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VE04 JSZ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,411 mi
Last recorded45,411 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 JSZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,411 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,830 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 41,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,923 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,923 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,944 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 29,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills covered

engine management light on

washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,676 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 15,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VE04 JSZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VE04 JSZ, 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 VE04 JSZ registered?

VE04 JSZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is VE04 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE04 JSZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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