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SL04 HKH

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,252 mi
Last recorded121,252 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 HKH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,252 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 121,252 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,153 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 105,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

underbody of car getting in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2018 105,615 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

front discs and pads getting in poor condition

underbody of car getting in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,699 miles

both front under side floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,538 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,538 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,663 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

exhaust system starting to get in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from front flexy

Fail 5 Jun 2014 75,663 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

exhaust system starting to get in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from front flexy

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,239 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 61,633 miles

front brake pads low

managment light on

Fail 1 Jun 2012 61,406 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

managment light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,053 miles

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

managment light on

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,679 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f door handle poor repair

Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

n/s/f door handle poor repair

Pass 11 May 2009 36,280 miles

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

handbrake slight travel

Pass 21 May 2008 27,101 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2008 27,101 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,454 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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SL04 HKH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SL04 HKH, 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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SL04 HKH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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