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SD04 EFG

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,675 mi
Last recorded78,675 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 EFG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,675 miles

front exhaust in poor cond

Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front exhaust in poor cond

Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 63,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,463 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 51,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,297 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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SD04 EFG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SD04 EFG, 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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SD04 EFG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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