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DV54 RXW

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,260 mi
Last recorded58,260 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 RXW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 58,260 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

headlamps have a poor beam image due to the outer lens condition

Fail 8 Feb 2021 58,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s lower boots are split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

headlamps have a poor beam image due to the outer lens condition

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,950 miles

factory plastic oversills fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 55,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

factory plastic oversills fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,653 miles

factory plastic oversills fitted

n/s rear tyre is wearing thin

o/s front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,653 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer end plate (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s and n/s due to outer lens condition (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated o/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (h) (i))

factory plastic oversills fitted

n/s rear tyre is wearing thin

o/s front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,672 miles

o/s and n/s headlamps have just about got a beam image

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 51,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

o/s and n/s headlamps have just about got a beam image

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 49,472 miles

exhaust frontpipe flexi showing early signs of being weak

plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2017 49,472 miles

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

exhaust frontpipe flexi showing early signs of being weak

plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,300 miles

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

exhaust frontpipe flexi is showing signs of being weak

o/s rear alloy wheel is slightly buckled

o/s rear alloy wheel outer rim is damaged

plasstic over sills fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 46,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust frontpipe flexi is showing signs of being weak

o/s rear alloy wheel is slightly buckled

o/s rear alloy wheel outer rim is damaged

plasstic over sills fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,061 miles

plastic covers on sills

Fail 21 Jan 2015 44,056 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,129 miles

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

plastic covers on sills

Fail 29 Jan 2014 41,117 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,692 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cacking in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,797 miles

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

n/s/f alloy wheel outer rim IS damaged

o/s and n/s front floor / jacking point seams showing early signs of corrosion

o/s/f alloy wheel outer rim is slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre has cracking on the outer tread areas were it meets the inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f alloy wheel outer rim IS damaged

o/s and n/s front floor / jacking point seams showing early signs of corrosion

o/s/f alloy wheel outer rim is slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre has cracking on the outer tread areas were it meets the inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,116 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracking on the inner and outer sidewalls between the tread area and the sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,306 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,192 miles

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

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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DV54 RXW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DV54 RXW, 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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DV54 RXW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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The MOT history for DV54 RXW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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