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ST04 RYJ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 RYJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,233 miles

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

both front cv boots slightly leaking grease

engine light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front exhaust rubber mount broken

n/s/f door mirror missing

Fail 17 Dec 2014 99,231 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front cv boots slightly leaking grease

engine light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front exhaust rubber mount broken

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 20 Dec 2013 92,737 miles

engine light on

left front door mirror missing

Fail 19 Dec 2013 92,735 miles

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

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

engine light on

left front door mirror missing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,579 miles

engine light on

right front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine light on

right front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,472 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,532 miles

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

left front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2010 61,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

left front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

no oil in engine//coolant level very low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,681 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2008 39,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,698 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 30,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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ST04 RYJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ST04 RYJ, 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 ST04 RYJ registered?

ST04 RYJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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