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GR53 KGG

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,135 mi
Last recorded46,135 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 KGG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,135 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

bumpers damaged.

dent to n/s/r outer wheel rim.

rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 46,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

bumpers damaged.

dent to n/s/r outer wheel rim.

rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,746 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 42,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

nearside front bumper insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

rear brake pads over 3/4 worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f bumper insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2012 40,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to off side of rear bumper.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,020 miles

near sidfe and offside front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded -not leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2009 29,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near sidfe and offside front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded -not leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,284 miles

slight damage to offside of front windscreen outside of zone a -less than 10mm diameter

slight surface corrosion to rear exhaust box/ centre pipe flange

Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,270 miles

near side and offside rear tyres worn inner and outer 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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GR53 KGG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GR53 KGG, 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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GR53 KGG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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