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MK54 UYV

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 UYV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,917 miles

both front tyers wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,359 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

ignition switch worn

Fail 3 Feb 2015 72,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

ignition switch worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,088 miles

damp patch on fuel tank nr mounting strap

ignition switch worn

Fail 6 Feb 2014 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

damp patch on fuel tank nr mounting strap

ignition switch worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,678 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,651 miles

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)

srs light on

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,377 miles

ns rear inner disc corroding

unable to inspect rear pads

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,158 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 37,158 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,906 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,220 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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MK54 UYV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MK54 UYV, 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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MK54 UYV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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