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NL54 GJJ

2004 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,023 mi
Last recorded81,023 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 GJJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,023 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

osf.tyre has cut in sidewall [not through to cords]

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight mark on os.off windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,139 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf.tyre has cut in sidewall [not through to cords]

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight mark on os.off windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,986 miles

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

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)

rear silencer very heavily corroded

srs light on

windscreen scratched

Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,979 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear silencer very heavily corroded

srs light on

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,916 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 46,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen marked

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,177 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,434 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,940 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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NL54 GJJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NL54 GJJ, 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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NL54 GJJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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