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VK04 XRW

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,701 mi
Last recorded155,701 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 XRW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 155,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 152,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 152,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 148,656 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 140,343 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 140,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

exhaust back box fouling tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2010 132,747 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 132,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 129,613 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 129,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 55,018 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 XRW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

VK04 XRW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is VK04 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK04 XRW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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