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SV04 UYG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,710 mi
Last recorded77,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 UYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,710 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,553 miles

fuel tank showing signs of a leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,877 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Front springs corroded

Front to rear brake pipes have corroded sections

Fuel pipes coroded

NSF shock has a slight leak

Radiator in very poor condition

Rear suspension radius arm bushes starting to split

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 60,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Front springs corroded

Front to rear brake pipes have corroded sections

Fuel pipes coroded

NSF shock has a slight leak

Radiator in very poor condition

Rear suspension radius arm bushes starting to split

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,851 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are wearing on edges

rear shocks slightly damp

Fail 9 Jul 2010 52,850 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,422 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,847 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)

bottom of radiator is starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,952 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 22,952 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV04 UYG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV04 UYG, 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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SV04 UYG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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