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YA04 YCR

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 YCR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 114,449 miles

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

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

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter losing grease

Fail 30 Apr 2015 114,449 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter losing grease

Fail 2 May 2014 112,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 112,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 105,753 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Front registration plate started to delaminate

Nearside and Offside front outer driveshaft gaitors starting to deteriorate

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes started to split

Fail 26 Jun 2013 105,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front pads wearing thin

Front registration plate started to delaminate

Nearside and Offside front outer driveshaft gaitors starting to deteriorate

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes started to split

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,573 miles

Nearside and Offside outer drive shaft gaitors starting to show early signs of deteriation

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 26 Jun 2012 94,571 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside and Offside outer drive shaft gaitors starting to show early signs of deteriation

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,699 miles

o/s wiper blade splitting on ends

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre tread down to 2mm & surface cracks inside tread

Fail 27 Jun 2011 81,697 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s wiper blade splitting on ends

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre tread down to 2mm & surface cracks inside tread

Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,312 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,488 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

washers slightly weak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,488 miles

washers slightly weak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,411 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 22,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YA04 YCR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YA04 YCR, 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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What year was YA04 YCR registered?

YA04 YCR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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