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OV54 EHD

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,271 mi
Last recorded75,271 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 EHD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,271 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central locking fault internal switch not working to open doors whilst ignition on

Engine management light on

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fuel tank rusty

General under body corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre flat 5 psi (inflated for test)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central locking fault internal switch not working to open doors whilst ignition on

Engine management light on

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fuel tank rusty

General under body corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre flat 5 psi (inflated for test)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,961 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 68,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,173 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,985 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,721 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,463 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight vibration from exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,323 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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OV54 EHD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV54 EHD, 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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OV54 EHD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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