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EJ54 MYH

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 MYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 108,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear unable to fully check bearing due to still wheel operation

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

Offside washer jet poor, still cleans screen

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 105,304 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear unable to fully check bearing due to still wheel operation

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

Offside washer jet poor, still cleans screen

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,482 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 100,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,032 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn at inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 96,032 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Off side front tyre worn at inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,693 miles

fan belt frayed

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,558 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fan belt frayed

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,885 miles

oil leak from filter

Pass 5 Nov 2011 82,585 miles

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

slight play nsr bottom arm bush

Fail 4 Nov 2011 82,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play nsr bottom arm bush

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,487 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,916 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 60,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,084 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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EJ54 MYH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EJ54 MYH, 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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EJ54 MYH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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