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VN04 XTG

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,731 mi
Last recorded72,731 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 72,731 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 71,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both brake back plates corroding

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

fuel tank surface corrosion

surface corrosion on various underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2018 71,212 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both brake back plates corroding

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

fuel tank surface corrosion

surface corrosion on various underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front jacking points deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2017 69,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front jacking points deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,590 miles

N,S,F, AND O,S,F,Jacking points rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,058 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 63,058 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine managent light on

Fail 20 Jun 2013 58,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,101 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 55,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,370 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 32,741 miles

n/s front wiper blade replaced on site!reverse lights not working.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,802 miles

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

rear wiper split,rear number plate slight distortion.NOTE:O/S FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT, REPLACED ON SITE.

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 XTG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

VN04 XTG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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