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SG04 HGL

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 HGL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,410 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,991 miles

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated at front

Fail 15 Jun 2015 76,991 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated at front

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,983 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,973 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,956 miles

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

exhaust slight leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,956 miles

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

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

exhaust slight leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2012 57,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,223 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 51,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,847 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 43,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,042 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 31,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 31,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,308 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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SG04 HGL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SG04 HGL, 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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SG04 HGL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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