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VU04 ZXN

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,196 mi
Last recorded80,196 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZXN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,196 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 80,121 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,162 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,162 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,169 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

slight damage to front no.plate

Fail 7 Feb 2011 65,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 35,698 miles

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

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

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 ZXN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

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

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