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VU04 XWL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,431 mi
Last recorded56,431 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XWL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 56,431 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 51,459 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 38,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,016 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 30,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads wearing low, front discs lipped..

rear number plate starting to bubble from backing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,816 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,653 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,762 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 XWL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

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

Is VU04 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 XWL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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