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VU04 XBR

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,524 mi
Last recorded62,524 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XBR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,524 miles

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

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated on nearside and offside

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,100 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

outer sills covered.rear ex rubbers worn

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,096 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

outer sills covered.rear ex rubbers worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,920 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 55,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,238 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 31,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,731 miles

slight water mark front no plate

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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VU04 XBR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU04 XBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 XBR registered?

VU04 XBR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is VU04 XBR safe to buy?

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