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VU04 ZXT

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,208 mi
Last recorded41,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 39,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 36,459 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 36,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,356 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,031 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,886 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)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 9,349 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 ZXT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

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

Is VU04 ZXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 ZXT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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