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VK04 XRJ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,115 mi
Last recorded75,115 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 XRJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2018 75,115 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,283 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2016 68,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 58,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,550 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,477 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,548 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 XRJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

VK04 XRJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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