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VF04 RFE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,415 mi
Last recorded43,415 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 RFE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 43,415 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 43,406 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,846 miles

Offside Front chassis corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2022 38,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 38,224 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 36,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,253 miles

both front floors corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 32,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front floors corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,461 miles

corrosion chassis both side @ front

Fail 25 Jul 2018 30,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion chassis both side @ front

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,733 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,637 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,495 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,782 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,637 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,921 miles

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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VF04 RFE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF04 RFE, 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 VF04 RFE registered?

VF04 RFE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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