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MT53 KHJ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,397 mi
Last recorded185,397 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KHJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 185,397 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

eml on

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre cracking badly in tread

offside rear brake grabbing

rear engine mount worn

rear tyers worn low on edges

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 159,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

offside front tyre sidewall showing age related deterioration

offside rear tyre sidewall showing age related deterioration

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2013 159,949 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

offside front tyre sidewall showing age related deterioration

offside rear tyre sidewall showing age related deterioration

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2012 135,925 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Both sides front floor pans corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine managment light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre worn inner edge reccomend change

Outer sills covered unable to asses fully

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes binding

Fail 7 Feb 2012 135,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front inner sills corroded

Both sides front floor pans corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine managment light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre worn inner edge reccomend change

Outer sills covered unable to asses fully

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,496 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre low and worn inner edge

Offside rear Brake Binding

Oil leak

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

offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 30 Nov 2010 114,492 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre low and worn inner edge

Offside rear Brake Binding

Oil leak

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

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,312 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 79,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,903 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,517 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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MT53 KHJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MT53 KHJ, 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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MT53 KHJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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