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NL04 SKJ

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,153 mi
Last recorded59,153 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 SKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,153 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 59,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,204 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,314 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 24,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

under body dry

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,253 miles

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

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

under body dry

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,736 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,317 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,439 miles

o/s inner cv boot leaking

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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NL04 SKJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NL04 SKJ, 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 NL04 SKJ registered?

NL04 SKJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is NL04 SKJ safe to buy?

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