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VN04 MYH

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,588 mi
Last recorded52,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 MYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,588 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 48,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion under side suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2023 44,385 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis under footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,259 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 39,245 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,642 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,503 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,333 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,344 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 22,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,368 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,965 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 17,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,713 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 10,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MYH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MYH, 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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VN04 MYH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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