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NY53 MKU

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,463 mi
Last recorded77,463 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 MKU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,463 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,819 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

expansion tank cap missing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,830 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2012 64,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,640 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,640 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,237 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,237 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,728 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,233 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,114 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,318 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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NY53 MKU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NY53 MKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY53 MKU registered?

NY53 MKU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is NY53 MKU safe to buy?

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