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VU04 ZYV

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,632 mi
Last recorded40,632 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZYV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,632 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,848 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,574 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

POSSIBLE TRACKING PROBLEM

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,977 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 25,975 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,094 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 22,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,638 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 ZYV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYV, 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

How do I check the history of VU04 ZYV?

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What year was VU04 ZYV registered?

VU04 ZYV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is VU04 ZYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 ZYV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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