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KX54 RXW

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,220 mi
Last recorded74,220 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

SUSPENSION AND UNDERBODY RUSTY

Fail 5 Feb 2020

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

SUSPENSION AND UNDERBODY RUSTY

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

cam cover gasket leaking

Fail 13 Feb 2019 72,459 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

cam cover gasket leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,088 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,082 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 59,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,255 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,075 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,935 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,557 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 31,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,882 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,821 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,883 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 13,883 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RXW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KX54 RXW, 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 KX54 RXW registered?

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

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The MOT history for KX54 RXW shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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