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MC53 HKU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,775 mi
Last recorded63,775 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HKU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,860 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,853 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,104 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,462 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,585 miles

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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MC53 HKU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MC53 HKU, 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

How do I check the history of MC53 HKU?

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What year was MC53 HKU registered?

MC53 HKU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is MC53 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 HKU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MC53 HKU have outstanding finance?

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