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YY04 XLU

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,690 mi
Last recorded89,690 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XLU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,690 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,138 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 66,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 41,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 31,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,077 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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YY04 XLU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

YY04 XLU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is YY04 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY04 XLU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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