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AJ04 KGV

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,855 mi
Last recorded58,855 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 KGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 56,271 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 53,585 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 53,582 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,190 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 44,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,811 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 42,811 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,558 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,103 miles

Rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 17 Apr 2014 39,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,491 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,414 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 31,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,296 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,086 miles

n/s/rear tyre is wearing on the outside edge

o/s/front tyre is wearing low on the inside edge

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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AJ04 KGV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ04 KGV, 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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AJ04 KGV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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