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KS54 MLO

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,625 mi
Last recorded100,625 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 MLO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 100,625 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 100,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,379 miles

MIL illuminated on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,804 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 90,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,801 miles

Both outer constant velocity boots perished.

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Offside front foglamp lens incomplete.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 79,801 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer constant velocity boots perished.

Engine management light illuminated.

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

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)

Offside front foglamp lens incomplete.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 73,266 miles

Both front tyre treads low on inner edges.

Both outer driveshaft boots perished.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated.

Metal fuel pipe corroded.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,266 miles

Both front tyre treads low on inner edges.

Both outer driveshaft boots perished.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated.

Metal fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,776 miles

engine management light on

exhaust front mounting broken

offside front fog light lense broken

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,778 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

o/s wiper poor

unable to check inner brkae pads

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,379 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,053 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,206 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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KS54 MLO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS54 MLO, 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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KS54 MLO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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