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YK04 VXL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,649 mi
Last recorded64,649 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 VXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,649 miles

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

front exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,445 miles

both rear radius arm bushes worn.

front exhaust flex deteriorated.

handbrake lever travel high.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,444 miles

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

both rear radius arm bushes worn.

front exhaust flex deteriorated.

handbrake lever travel high.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,813 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jan 2014 49,109 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 38,921 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 38,918 miles

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

Nail in offside 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,574 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 26,574 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,965 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 19,965 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,297 miles

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)

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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YK04 VXL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK04 VXL, 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 YK04 VXL registered?

YK04 VXL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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