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ML04 KDU

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,582 mi
Last recorded48,582 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 KDU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

fuel tank has surface corrosion

under body floor pan starting to corrode at front and rear both sides

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,329 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank has surface corrosion

under body floor pan starting to corrode at front and rear

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,832 miles

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

Front Suspension coil springs corroded

Fuel tank surface corrosion

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned Wheel trim fowling against valve stem (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under body floor pan starting to corrode at front and rear both sides

Fail 28 Jun 2016 45,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (AVON ZV3 185/65R14 86H) (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Suspension coil springs corroded

Fuel tank surface corrosion

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned Wheel trim fowling against valve stem (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn down to minimum tyre tread depth (AVON ZV3 185/65R14 86H) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Wheel trim fowling against valve stem (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reconnect pipe detached from washer jet (8.2.3)

Under body floor pan starting to corrode at front and rear both sides

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,067 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,026 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to marker bars

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,907 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2013 38,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,265 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,565 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 25,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,625 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,439 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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ML04 KDU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML04 KDU, 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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ML04 KDU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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