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KY54 LHF

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,125 mi
Last recorded114,125 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 LHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,125 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 113,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,054 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 99,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,292 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,600 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 91,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,033 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,051 miles

n/s and o/s front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2007 16,655 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside.

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

Rear tyres wearing on out side.

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 LHF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,589cc 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 KY54 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

KY54 LHF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is KY54 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 LHF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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