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GK54 TFA

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,601 mi
Last recorded52,601 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 TFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both headlight claudy

Fail 11 Mar 2020 52,601 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both headlight claudy

Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,805 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 43,800 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 43,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,803 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 36,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished with splits in tread but not yet considered excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,906 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 33,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,421 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,952 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,208 miles

Chips in windscreen

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,286 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,286 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,871 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front floors corroded, osf brake binds slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,178 miles

Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Front Exhaust System Rusting

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm And Wearing on Outer Edge

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,546 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,876 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 17,873 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TFA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TFA, 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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GK54 TFA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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