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VE04 RDV

2004 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 RDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,222 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 104,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,390 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,481 miles

flexi exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracked on tread

o/s/f floor area slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 96,480 miles

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

flexi exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracked on tread

o/s/f floor area slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,484 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 95,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,727 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 94,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 94,480 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 94,477 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,912 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 93,912 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2009 92,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear fog light

SRS Light on

Pass 27 Jul 2009 92,976 miles

Offside rear fog light

SRS Light on

Pass 29 Jul 2008 86,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 77,816 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 77,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RDV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RDV, 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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VE04 RDV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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