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SN04 XJF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,970 mi
Last recorded82,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 XJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,970 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 82,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering FLOOR TO CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front WHEEL SLIGHT BIND

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,936 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 77,784 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 77,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,728 miles

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 18 Apr 2016 68,727 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 30 Apr 2015 64,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 64,538 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 58,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 58,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 52,643 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 52,643 miles

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

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

offside cv boot clip broken but not insecure

Pass 10 May 2012 47,879 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 47,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 42,838 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 42,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 38,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,465 miles

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 25 Apr 2008 28,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,433 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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SN04 XJF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 SN04 XJF, 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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SN04 XJF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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