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DE54 KCY

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,842 mi
Last recorded73,842 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KCY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,842 miles

Front discs rusty

under side rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,821 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 73,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,032 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 73,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,472 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 69,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 19 Jun 2013 65,020 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 65,020 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread depth below limit on outer edge (1.53mm / 2.93mm / 3.8mm)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,373 miles

advise wheel alignment check due to abnormal tyre wear

nearside front tyre tread depth worn below limit on outer edge (1.27mm / 2.76mm / 2.42mm)

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Jun 2012 60,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise wheel alignment check due to abnormal tyre wear

nearside front tyre tread depth worn below limit on outer edge (1.27mm / 2.76mm / 2.42mm)

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,645 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,912 miles

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

n/s sun viser dropping down but not in drivers view please keep checked

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,603 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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DE54 KCY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 DE54 KCY, 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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DE54 KCY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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