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MW04 LVY

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,653 mi
Last recorded108,653 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 LVY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 108,653 miles

Early signs of corrosion appearing under the whole car

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 100,316 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 85,572 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 85,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 70,431 miles

Front coil spring corroded light surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

front floor/chassis surface corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edges (not within measured area

rear exhaust silencer fouling on offside rear tyre when vehicle jacked up

Fail 13 May 2016 70,431 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

Front coil spring corroded light surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

front floor/chassis surface corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edges (not within measured area

rear exhaust silencer fouling on offside rear tyre when vehicle jacked up

Pass 19 May 2015 56,192 miles

Exhaust,Rear Silencer Fouling Tyre When Jacked Up.

Surface Corrosion To Both Front Floors/Chassis.

Fail 18 May 2015 56,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust,Rear Silencer Fouling Tyre When Jacked Up.

Surface Corrosion To Both Front Floors/Chassis.

Pass 21 May 2014 50,461 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 49,071 miles

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

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

exhaust rough

Pass 24 May 2012 47,544 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

exhaust rough at the middle and rear

Pass 26 May 2011 46,115 miles

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

air bag lamp is on, part of test for 2012

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,995 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,317 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2008 35,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,960 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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MW04 LVY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW04 LVY, 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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MW04 LVY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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