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MT53 MGO

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,616 mi
Last recorded86,616 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 MGO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 86,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,321 miles

Body has slight corrosion various underside (6.1.B.2)

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

eml on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion various underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion various underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,573 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake balance 24%

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge near 1.6 mm limit

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake balance 24%

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge near 1.6 mm limit

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,354 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,630 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,268 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 16,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,564 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MT53 MGO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT53 MGO, 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 MGO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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