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EA54 VZP

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,674 mi
Last recorded83,674 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VZP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,674 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,235 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult (rear)

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,447 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,897 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,383 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,383 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 43,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,207 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 35,171 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,911 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 16,911 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 14,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,464 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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EA54 VZP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 EA54 VZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA54 VZP registered?

EA54 VZP is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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The MOT history for EA54 VZP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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