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VN04 PBY

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,557 mi
Last recorded67,557 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 PBY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,557 miles

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Fail 27 Apr 2015 67,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underbody-components corroding,nsf shocker oily

Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,031 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,031 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,756 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,756 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,184 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 PBY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN04 PBY, 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 VN04 PBY registered?

VN04 PBY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is VN04 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 PBY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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