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LG54 XGL

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,672 mi
Last recorded59,672 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 XGL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Floor panel is corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is perishing and cracking. (JUST ACCEPTABLE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is perishing and cracking. (JUST ACCEPTABLE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The rear exhaust box is very close to the o/side rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,613 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 48,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,129 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,251 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 47,251 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low

coolant level low

Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,766 miles

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

tin wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,806 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 38,806 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,221 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 33,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 13,963 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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LG54 XGL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGL, 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 LG54 XGL registered?

LG54 XGL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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