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VK04 HYH

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,303 miles

both front floors has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2017 94,194 miles

both front floors has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,175 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,752 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,751 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,653 miles

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

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

rear exhaust poor

Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,652 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust poor

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,271 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,395 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,899 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,835 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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VK04 HYH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK04 HYH, 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 VK04 HYH registered?

VK04 HYH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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