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OV04 VFX

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,799 mi
Last recorded89,799 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VFX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,799 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 89,799 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 82,461 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 77,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 71,185 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,609 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 58,524 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 9 May 2012 58,524 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2011 52,227 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 27 May 2010 43,971 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,548 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,153 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 VFX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV04 VFX, 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 OV04 VFX registered?

OV04 VFX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for OV04 VFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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