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OE04 SZG

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,724 mi
Last recorded107,724 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 SZG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front floor corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,447 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaking from nearside gearbox oil seal

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leaking from nearside gearbox oil seal

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,944 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 73,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,680 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,950 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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OE04 SZG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OE04 SZG, 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 OE04 SZG registered?

OE04 SZG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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