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VU04 XBT

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,131 mi
Last recorded110,131 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XBT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,131 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 110,126 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 96,296 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 96,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,049 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 82,047 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,088 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,682 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,172 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 32,037 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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VU04 XBT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU04 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

VU04 XBT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is VU04 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 XBT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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