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MJ54 VLX

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 59,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,992 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,298 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,503 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 34,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,209 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 20,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MJ54 VLX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MJ54 VLX, 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

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What year was MJ54 VLX registered?

MJ54 VLX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is MJ54 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ54 VLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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