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DE54 VRC

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,793 mi
Last recorded96,793 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VRC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,530 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 90,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,380 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,174 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 31,174 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 31,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 11,876 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 VRC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 DE54 VRC, 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 DE54 VRC registered?

DE54 VRC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is DE54 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 VRC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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