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GK54 TCY

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,677 mi
Last recorded157,677 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 TCY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 157,677 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe rear mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 157,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe rear mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 146,155 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 146,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 135,420 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 135,420 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 127,831 miles

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

both rear main suspension bushes rusty / starting to pull away

front springs rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2014 120,545 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

rear main suspension bushes perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,256 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 108,247 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,312 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 102,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 87,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,478 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 79,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 70,456 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)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2007 70,456 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)

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

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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GK54 TCY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GK54 TCY, 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 GK54 TCY registered?

GK54 TCY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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