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CN54 VHY

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,636 mi
Last recorded76,636 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 VHY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 76,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 73,716 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 71,795 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil in cooling system

Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,367 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil in cooling system

Pass 10 May 2013 67,917 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 67,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 65,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 May 2012 65,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 61,065 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 61,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,461 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 38,592 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 38,592 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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CN54 VHY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN54 VHY, 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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CN54 VHY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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