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YB04 EFY

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,806 mi
Last recorded132,806 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 EFY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 132,806 miles

rear bumper damaged offside

Fail 29 Apr 2015 132,805 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear bumper damaged offside

Pass 8 Apr 2014 119,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 119,814 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,956 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,513 miles

both front shockers damp

Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shockers damp

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,272 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,601 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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YB04 EFY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB04 EFY, 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 YB04 EFY registered?

YB04 EFY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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