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AV54 VHK

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,575 mi
Last recorded109,575 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VHK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2018 109,575 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion tn front floors

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,533 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 103,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,912 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 185/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 185/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 92,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

S R S light on

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 3 Jul 2013 79,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

S R S light on

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 59,287 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,414 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,024 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,088 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)

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 VHK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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