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CP53 VKK

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,790 mi
Last recorded133,790 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 VKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 133,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 133,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 131,776 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 131,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,966 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 121,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 121,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot not closing

rear body corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,018 miles

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 109,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,568 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 96,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,673 miles

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

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,584 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,584 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,050 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,025 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,243 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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CP53 VKK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP53 VKK, 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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CP53 VKK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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