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VN04 PVJ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,620 mi
Last recorded118,620 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,620 miles

Nearside front and off side front floor areas corroded

Nearside front tyre low inner edge

Nearside rear tyre misshapen

Fail 17 Oct 2017 118,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Heavy oil leak

Nearside front and off side front floor areas corroded

Nearside front tyre low inner edge

Nearside rear tyre misshapen

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

Oil below minimum, 2.5 Ltrs added to enable test

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 109,685 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs are slightly lipped and corroded

gearbox oil leak suspect o/s driveshaft seal

offside front tyre is cracked/ perished and worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 7 Oct 2015 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs are slightly lipped and corroded

gearbox oil leak suspect o/s driveshaft seal

offside front tyre is cracked/ perished and worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,574 miles

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

wiper blades poor

Fail 3 Oct 2014 76,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,787 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,942 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,132 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 38,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PVJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

VN04 PVJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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