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AK04 CFU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,907 mi
Last recorded151,907 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 151,907 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 151,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 143,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 134,269 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 134,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 122,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 111,294 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 111,294 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,612 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 103,610 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,472 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs pitted

exhaust centre slight rattling

Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,546 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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AK04 CFU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK04 CFU, 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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AK04 CFU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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