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KV53 OYL

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,451 mi
Last recorded83,451 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 OYL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,451 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 83,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 13 Jul 2016 78,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine light on

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 78,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine light on

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,935 miles

exhaust blowing-slightly

front chassis corroded

front number plate damaged

nsr tyre 2mm

Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management lamp on

exhaust blowing-slightly

front chassis corroded

front number plate damaged

nsr tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 66,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine manigment light on

headgasket leaking coolant

osf headlight bracket broken

osf slight bind and pads apear to be lifting

Fail 1 Oct 2013 62,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine manigment light on

headgasket leaking coolant

osf headlight bracket broken

osf slight bind and pads apear to be lifting

Fail 9 Oct 2012 56,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,048 miles

both rear tyres perished

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2011 52,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,180 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,709 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,166 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 46,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,501 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,448 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 30,448 miles

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

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 OYL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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