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EO54 ACU

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,101 mi
Last recorded72,101 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 ACU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear splits in the tread and the side wall

Fail 7 Oct 2016 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear splits in the tread and the side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in the tread

Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,606 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,590 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight scrubbing to inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 66,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre has slight scrubbing to inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 6,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

body sill covers fitted

front exhaust repaired

Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,227 miles

body sill covers fitted

front exhaust repaired

Pass 20 Oct 2012 59,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

difficult to open n/s front door from outside ( handle broken)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 45,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,038 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,784 miles

osf panel damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf panel damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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EO54 ACU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO54 ACU, 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 EO54 ACU registered?

EO54 ACU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EO54 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO54 ACU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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