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EY54 XAF

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,971 mi
Last recorded144,971 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 XAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 144,971 miles

both rear trailing arm bush sleeves heavily corroding

nearside outer driveshaft boot cracking

oil around engine

plastic sill covers fitted

smell of diesel in engine bay

Fail 28 Oct 2016 144,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear trailing arm bush sleeves heavily corroding

nearside outer driveshaft boot cracking

oil around engine

plastic sill covers fitted

smell of diesel in engine bay

Pass 24 Sep 2015 141,285 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 141,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle exhaust (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 134,654 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition,no leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2013 121,630 miles

back box rusting but not blowing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 126,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

back box rusting but not blowing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,053 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 114,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 103,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,315 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 34,315 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EY54 XAF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EY54 XAF, 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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EY54 XAF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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