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MJ04 KZU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 KZU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,916 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner and outer swept faces pitted and corroded.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine bay ()

showing corrosion to some areas of underside of vehicle.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 89,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc inner and outer swept faces pitted and corroded.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine bay ()

showing corrosion to some areas of underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,030 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,030 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s c/v boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement d bushes split (2.4.B.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front and n/s rear below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 81,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n.s.windscreen washer inoperative.

Fail 7 May 2015 81,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level very low.

n.s.windscreen washer inoperative.

Pass 28 May 2014 76,115 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

radiator deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2014 76,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

radiator deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2013 70,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,164 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,164 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,221 miles

front pads low

nearside front tyre worn

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,460 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,257 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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MJ04 KZU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ04 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ04 KZU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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