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Y6 TXT

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,206 mi
Last recorded27,206 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 TXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 27,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 24,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 23,137 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 22,604 miles

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 22,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,595 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 19,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 18,875 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 18,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 18,110 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 18,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,168 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 17,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,234 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 15,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 13,879 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 13,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 12,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust join heavily corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 11,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,225 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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Y6 TXT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y6 TXT, 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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Y6 TXT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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