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VO04 FDZ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,355 mi
Last recorded62,355 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 FDZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge 205/45R16W

offside rear tyre perished and stepped 205/45R16W

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,172 miles

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

both front brakes slightly juddering

both front driveshaft gaiters perishing slightly

both rear void bushes slightly unbonding

corrosion starting to nearside & offside front floors

nearside front tyre on 1.6-2mm

offside rear wheel bearing seems slightly noisey

Fail 25 Apr 2012 60,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front brakes slightly juddering

both front driveshaft gaiters perishing slightly

both rear void bushes slightly unbonding

corrosion starting to nearside & offside front floors

nearside front tyre on 1.6-2mm

offside rear wheel bearing seems slightly noisey

Pass 22 Apr 2011 57,198 miles

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

rear tyres feathering

slight wear to o/s/f inner edge of tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,670 miles

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

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

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

rocker cover engine oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,356 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

slight corrosion starting on both front floors

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,731 miles

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

handbrake travel long

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear & nearside front shock absorbers very slightly damp

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,333 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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VO04 FDZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO04 FDZ, 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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VO04 FDZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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