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SM04 YHH

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,283 mi
Last recorded69,283 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 YHH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,283 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,283 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,171 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,091 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 59,088 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 56,134 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,134 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,216 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 51,105 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 44,986 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,986 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,002 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,213 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 31,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,367 miles

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

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

exhaust catalyst rattle

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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SM04 YHH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue 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 SM04 YHH, 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 SM04 YHH registered?

SM04 YHH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is SM04 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 YHH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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