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YY04 VCT

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,489 mi
Last recorded20,489 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VCT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,083 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 14,083 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 11,298 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front and rear tyres are cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,298 miles

front and rear tyres are cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,720 miles

Light bind on rear brakes

Fail 16 Mar 2011 9,720 miles

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

Light bind on rear brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 5,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 3,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,669 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 3,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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YY04 VCT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YY04 VCT, 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 YY04 VCT registered?

YY04 VCT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YY04 VCT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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