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OV04 VFL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,690 mi
Last recorded68,690 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 68,690 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 68,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,547 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorated

front brake application uneven

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,732 miles

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both h/light have water ingress

Fail 26 Nov 2012 63,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both h/light have water ingress

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,078 miles

damage to rear bumper

Fail 5 Dec 2011 59,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to rear bumper

Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,856 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s front tyre distorted

n/s rear tyre wearing low

os wiper split

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2010 52,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s front tyre distorted

n/s rear tyre wearing low

os wiper split

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,941 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 21 May 2008 31,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,350 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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OV04 VFL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV04 VFL, 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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OV04 VFL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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