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KS54 MLY

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,979 mi
Last recorded87,979 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 MLY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 87,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear trailing arm front bushes are perished with slight movement but not thought to be excessive

Fail 5 Dec 2018 87,954 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear trailing arm front bushes are perished with slight movement but not thought to be excessive

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,780 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow to react (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight n/s/r bind

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,686 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,957 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 61,812 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,153 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2012 50,165 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,182 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 42,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,110 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,325 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,340 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 MLY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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