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AP53 SZN

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,130 mi
Last recorded59,130 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 SZN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,940 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 55,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete system required (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake has lower reading than offside rear

corrosion on exhaust system

fuel pipe near tank corroded

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 24 Feb 2016 52,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake has lower reading than offside rear

corrosion on exhaust system

fuel pipe near tank corroded

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,444 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some corrosion on rear chassis area

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,271 miles

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

n/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,178 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 40,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,983 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,259 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

inner edge of tread on nearside rear tyre low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,209 miles

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

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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AP53 SZN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP53 SZN, 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 AP53 SZN registered?

AP53 SZN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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