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EO54 VGV

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,853 mi
Last recorded67,853 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 VGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,853 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPE ENDS SCALEY.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,853 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAKS. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,989 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 65,897 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 645,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,246 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 55,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,144 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,144 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008
Fail 12 Sep 2007 14,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,540 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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EO54 VGV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

EO54 VGV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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