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KY54 LHD

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,424 mi
Last recorded58,424 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 LHD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2024 58,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,399 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 56,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,002 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,395 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,313 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2018 50,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,252 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Near & offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,072 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,683 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,682 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,343 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,544 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,851 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 15,851 miles

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

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

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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KY54 LHD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KY54 LHD, 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 KY54 LHD registered?

KY54 LHD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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