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KX54 RLU

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,029 mi
Last recorded87,029 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 RLU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,029 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides floor pan to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front windscreen light scratches

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 87,029 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides floor pan to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor lazy (3.5 (a))

Front windscreen light scratches

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle damaged

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,347 miles

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 27 Apr 2016 77,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre starting to crack/split inbetween tread

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,022 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 55,001 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 inner disc slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,422 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,758 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 37,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 29,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,351 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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KX54 RLU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KX54 RLU, 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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KX54 RLU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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