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VE04 KGJ

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,275 mi
Last recorded96,275 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 KGJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,275 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,795 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,477 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,476 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,775 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 72,775 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front body slightly damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,675 miles

offside front body slightly damaged

Fail 21 May 2010 63,181 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 63,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 57,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2008 48,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KGJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE04 KGJ registered?

VE04 KGJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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The MOT history for VE04 KGJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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