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VU04 ZYK

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZYK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,728 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,817 miles

both front floor sections slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,386 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 74,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,026 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 56,104 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 53,390 miles

front tyres begining to wear on inner edges

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,997 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 42,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,033 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 37,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,360 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,084 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 ZYK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZYK, 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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VU04 ZYK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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