MOT Status
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146,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis towing eye bracket - corroded/eroded/holed - non structural - advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor/inner sill area - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under floor/inner sill area - corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis towing eye bracket - corroded/eroded/holed - non structural - advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor/inner sill area - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
power steering belt cracked
puncture in offside rear tyre
surface rust on both front discs
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
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VU04 XBS is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XBS, 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 VU04 XBS registered?
VU04 XBS is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 April 2004.
Is VU04 XBS safe to buy?
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