MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres perishing
exhaust corroding
n/s/f door outer handle insecure
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KX54 RUV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2004.
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