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KV53 RWU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,259 mi
Last recorded47,259 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 RWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in inner sidewall shoulder

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Osf tyre perished on sidewall

Osr tyre perished on sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,440 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,141 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,236 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 31,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,977 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,913 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 RWU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 RWU registered?

KV53 RWU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is KV53 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 RWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV53 RWU have outstanding finance?

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