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AV54 VGO

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,634 mi
Last recorded84,634 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VGO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,634 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 84,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,594 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,657 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 66,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,534 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,705 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,695 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 42,267 miles

Handbrake leaver loose

Pass 17 May 2010 37,288 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 37,288 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 31,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,328 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,573 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 20,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VGO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV54 VGO, 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 VGO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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