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KV53 KVT

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,508 mi
Last recorded55,508 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KVT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,508 miles

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

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,522 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 53,510 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,850 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 51,850 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,443 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 11 Apr 2017 48,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,202 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 27 May 2015 45,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,856 miles

os front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,340 miles

os wiper blade split at ends

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,679 miles

os rear upper link arm facing wrong way round

Fail 22 Nov 2011 34,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

os rear upper link arm fitted incorrectly. (wrong way round) (back to front) (no adverse effect)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

os rear upper link arm fitted incorrectly. (wrong way round) (back to front) (no adverse effect)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,285 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,041 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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KV53 KVT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KV53 KVT, 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 KV53 KVT registered?

KV53 KVT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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