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GK54 TFJ

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,420 mi
Last recorded71,420 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 TFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 71,420 miles

Main fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slightly leaking C.V grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,820 miles

Central Front front exhaust flexible joint excessively corroded

Rear parking brake travel high

Fail 15 Nov 2017 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Front front exhaust flexible joint excessively corroded

Rear parking brake travel high

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 60,493 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,951 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,047 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 49,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant light on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,530 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 45,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,438 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 42,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,578 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,365 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 20 Nov 2007 22,721 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2007 22,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 TFJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol 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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

GK54 TFJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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