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NU04 MDE

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 MDE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,161 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rails both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack but not in view (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,941 miles

Corrosion underside

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 65,930 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion underside

Front Tyres perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,018 miles

Front Backing plates deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 59,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Backing plates deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front backing plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 53,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front backing plates slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,365 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

n/s/r tyre mishaped

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,104 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 40,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,983 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edgews

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes

slightly high handbrake travel

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,099 miles

rear silencer box heavily corroded

slight oil leak

slightly high handbrake travel

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,919 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/r tyre wall

advise rear brake service

Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,615 miles

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

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

small cut on o/s/f tyre (rec replacment of both front tyres asap)

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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NU04 MDE 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 75%.

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 NU04 MDE, 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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NU04 MDE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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