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LG54 OLX

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,131 mi
Last recorded109,131 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 OLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases total front to rear. (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

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

engine undertray broken and has severe oil leak.

front floor pans badly corroded.

Front Oil leak ()

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

petrol tank corroded badly all over.

Fail 3 Sep 2016 109,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases total front to rear. (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

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

engine undertray broken and has severe oil leak.

front floor pans badly corroded.

Front Oil leak ()

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

petrol tank corroded badly all over.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,799 miles

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

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

alternator bracket bolt loose

corrosion nearside front and offside front floor pan

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

rear exhaust corroded slightly at joint

signs of a engine oil leak

temp repair made to secure battery

Fail 5 Sep 2015 105,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions spinning backward (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre is getting low on 3mm

Slight corrosion to the front of both floorpans within suspension prescribed areas

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,050 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 100,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise off side front tyre uneven tyre wear

Fail 16 Sep 2013 95,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise off side front tyre uneven tyre wear

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,049 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 83,038 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,734 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,784 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,635 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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LG54 OLX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG54 OLX, 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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LG54 OLX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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