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VK04 TXF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,458 mi
Last recorded127,458 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 TXF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 127,458 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 120,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,037 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear & corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 112,037 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flooring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear & corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,070 miles

Nearside Rear pads and disk overheated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under-body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion under-body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 108,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under-body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear pads and disk overheated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under-body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion under-body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,728 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 100,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 96,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 96,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,924 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s park brake lazy

Fail 22 Apr 2009 60,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 49,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,653 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 32,653 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TXF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

VK04 TXF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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