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NY53 MKX

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,618 mi
Last recorded57,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 MKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 57,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,156 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 52,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,323 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 47,323 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,575 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 40,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 28,257 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 28,233 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear silencer close to offside rear tyre wall

Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,667 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,769 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 18,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,736 miles

front to rear speeds ratings different

Fail 16 Jan 2010 16,736 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear speeds ratings different

o/s/f a/b/s ring cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,411 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

speed ratings different front to rear

Fail 27 Jan 2009 14,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

speed ratings different front to rear

Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,551 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)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Jan 2008 11,551 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jan 2007 8,932 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 MKX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NY53 MKX, 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 NY53 MKX registered?

NY53 MKX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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