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MJ04 VCF

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,302 mi
Last recorded55,302 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VCF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,302 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,302 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre section corroded

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 50,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pas belt cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,764 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 26,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,783 miles

Air Con inop

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,384 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,023 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 16,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VCF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VCF, 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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What year was MJ04 VCF registered?

MJ04 VCF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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