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SL04 ZPU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,754 mi
Last recorded124,754 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 124,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 122,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 111,648 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 98,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,032 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,797 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,787 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,357 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,373 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,759 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 ZPU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZPU, 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 ZPU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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