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OV54 VFX

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,431 mi
Last recorded102,431 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VFX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,431 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 102,426 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR DOUBLER CORROSION HOLES (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,695 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,946 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,387 miles

engine light on

Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,454 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 81,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,057 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 74,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 64,995 miles

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

fuel tank corroding.

rear shock absorber dirt covers poor.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,995 miles

fuel tank corroding.

rear shock absorber dirt covers poor.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,380 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 54,380 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,033 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,749 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,769 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 VFX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFX, 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 OV54 VFX registered?

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

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