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KX54 RUV

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,185 mi
Last recorded85,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 RUV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 85,185 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking and perished on sidewalls

both rear tyres losing shape

ecm light on

engine noisy

front coils corroding

front registration plate broken but still legible

various marks to paintwork

Fail 12 May 2015 85,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking and perished on sidewalls

both rear tyres losing shape

ecm light on

exhaust backbox fouling offside rear tyre

front coils corroding

front registration plate broken but still legible

various marks to paintwork

Pass 23 May 2014 80,482 miles

travel in hand brake system

smear from front wipers

both front outer cv gaiters heavily cracked

front number plate damaged but not likley to be misread

n/s/r door handle surround loose

n/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking

play in gear selector

rear brakes noisey when roller brake tested

washers weak but suffecient water to clear screen

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 12 May 2014 80,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv gaiters heavily cracked

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

exhaust front section flexi mesh broken allow movement

front number plate damaged but not likley to be misread

n/s/r door handle surround loose

n/s/r trailing arm bush unbonding and cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking

play in gear selector

rear brakes noisey when roller brake tested

smear from front wipers

travel in hand brake system

washers weak but suffecient water to clear screen

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2013 73,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 May 2012 71,268 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

n/s/f door outer handle insecure

Fail 18 May 2012 71,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

n/s/f door outer handle insecure

Pass 10 May 2011 61,786 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 61,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,928 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 33,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Outer sills covered in plastic trim/ Kerb damage to alloy rims/ Exhaust system corroded/ Front brake discs worn and lipped/ Dent to near side front door/ Slight cracking to rear trailing arms

Pass 11 May 2007 21,632 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 RUV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RUV, 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 KX54 RUV registered?

KX54 RUV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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