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SP04 VXD

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,192 mi
Last recorded92,192 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 VXD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2023 92,187 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2022 90,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 90,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all ball joint dust covers starting to crack

offside head light lens dull

Fail 23 Mar 2021 88,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose and from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all ball joint dust covers starting to crack

offside head light lens dull

Fail 19 Mar 2021 88,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 23 Mar 2020 87,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,077 miles

Corrosion in places under vehicle

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Front Outer c.v boots cracking slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,570 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake requires adjusment

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,319 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,505 miles

corrosion started in both front floors

corrosion started in o/s/r brake pipe

n/s/r trailing arm front bush deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,918 miles

front anti-roll bar fouling bulkhead slightly

n/s washer poor, o/s aimed at both sides

n/s wiper split

n/s/r trailing arm bush perishing

vehicle has possible overheating fault?

Fail 5 Mar 2014 76,323 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread and outer wall cracking close to cords.

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyre outer edge cracking slightly.

Offside rear tyre outer wall cracking slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,323 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread and outer wall cracking close to cords.

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer edge cracking slightly.

Offside rear tyre outer wall cracking slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,212 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread and outer wall cracking close to cords.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer edge cracking slightly.

Offside rear tyre outer wall cracking slightly.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,275 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,129 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,609 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 45,593 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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SP04 VXD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP04 VXD, 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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SP04 VXD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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