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AV54 VHF

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

49,215 mi
Last recorded49,215 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,215 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 49,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,854 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 48,851 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,380 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 47,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 45,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,617 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 44,617 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

both front brakes slightly binding

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 7 Mar 2016 43,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes slightly binding

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 7 Nov 2013 42,577 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,577 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,487 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamps lenses in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2012 39,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both headlamps lenses in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,404 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box dented

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,889 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 VHF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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