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MW53 OTB

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,043 mi
Last recorded61,043 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OTB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,086 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 51,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,636 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,424 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 30,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 28,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,082 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,202 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 18,820 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,820 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,706 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,837 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 10,131 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2006 10,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MW53 OTB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW53 OTB, 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 MW53 OTB registered?

MW53 OTB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is MW53 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 OTB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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