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MF54 LZU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,829 mi
Last recorded82,829 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 LZU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,829 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 82,817 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 75,898 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,076 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,117 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 63,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,503 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,870 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 48,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,174 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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MF54 LZU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF54 LZU, 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 MF54 LZU registered?

MF54 LZU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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