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AV54 NLA

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,934 mi
Last recorded34,934 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 NLA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 34,934 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,748 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 32,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and scaly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both, buhes also deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side generally scaly with surface corrodsion

Fail 13 Aug 2020 32,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and scaly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both, buhes also deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door handle in operative (6.2.3 (c) (i))

under side generally scaly with surface corrodsion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,539 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 31,517 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near suspension mounting/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 7 Aug 2018 30,047 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 30,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,834 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 28,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.3 lambda (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear boxes blowing (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,238 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 27,238 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,632 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,890 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,431 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 19,431 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 7,053 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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AV54 NLA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV54 NLA, 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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AV54 NLA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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