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HG54 GFA

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,309 mi
Last recorded63,309 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 GFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,309 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four Have Slight Corosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Tank Has Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 63,300 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight Lens Deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All Four Have Slight Corosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Tank Has Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,765 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 58,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,381 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,284 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 53,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,747 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 43,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,451 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,263 miles

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre has cuts/curb damage to side wall and is worn on inner edge

off side horn button not working

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2012 36,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre has cuts/curb damage to side wall and is worn on inner edge

off side horn button not working

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,038 miles

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

curb damage/cuts in near side front tyre side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,364 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 34,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,824 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,773 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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HG54 GFA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG54 GFA, 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 HG54 GFA registered?

HG54 GFA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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