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VK04 HYY

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,404 mi
Last recorded52,404 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HYY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Aug 2012 50,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,595 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 40,735 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 40,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,453 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 25,594 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 HYY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK04 HYY, 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 VK04 HYY registered?

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

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