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AO54 SVL

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,005 mi
Last recorded49,005 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 SVL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 49,005 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 48,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 45,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Fail 17 May 2018 45,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 18 May 2017 40,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,137 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,850 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 33,788 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

TYRES FITTED INCORECTLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,812 miles

TYRES FITTED INCORECTLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,021 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,469 miles

brake fluid level down

rear tyres worn on inner edges approx 2mm

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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AO54 SVL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO54 SVL, 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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AO54 SVL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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