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OE53 VWF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,369 mi
Last recorded163,369 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VWF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 163,369 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 161,049 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 153,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Efficiency at 16%

Fail 27 Jul 2022 153,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Efficiency at 16%

Fail 21 Jul 2022 153,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper parking brake leaver has restricted free movement

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 151,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 151,396 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 150,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 150,024 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,645 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,055 miles

Both of the front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Front wiper blades are slightly smearing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,039 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,485 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 49,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 37,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 28,826 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,700 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 17,339 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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OE53 VWF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OE53 VWF, 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 OE53 VWF registered?

OE53 VWF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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