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VN04 MYG

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,502 mi
Last recorded60,502 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 MYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 60,502 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf/nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 59,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 54,757 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,373 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,226 miles

Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Front tyres cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 43,535 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 42,182 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,084 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,851 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 40,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,896 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,274 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 32,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,201 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,740 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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VN04 MYG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VN04 MYG, 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

How do I check the history of VN04 MYG?

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What year was VN04 MYG registered?

VN04 MYG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is VN04 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 MYG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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