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GD53 OVZ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,140 mi
Last recorded94,140 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 OVZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,140 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 94,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,749 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,369 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and close to cord

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,415 miles

N/SIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 13 Feb 2015 69,406 miles

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

N/SIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,595 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,433 miles

Front anti roll bar is showing signs of touching the bulk head on the nearside

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,952 miles

Front inner brake pads look low

Handbrake lever travel is high

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,141 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 41,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,427 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,757 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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GD53 OVZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GD53 OVZ, 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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GD53 OVZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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