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DC53 EBG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,463 mi
Last recorded41,463 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,463 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 41,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,989 miles

Nearside Rear Cracking in tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,046 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,977 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,161 miles

cable clip in n/s/f tyre tread.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 25,161 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cable clip in n/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,907 miles

handbrake working slower on n/s/r.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,594 miles

light cracking and worn edge to offside front tyre

light cracking to nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,904 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,677 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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DC53 EBG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC53 EBG, 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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What year was DC53 EBG registered?

DC53 EBG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is DC53 EBG safe to buy?

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