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OY54 CFE

2004 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,298 mi
Last recorded134,298 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 CFE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 134,298 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 134,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,157 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 122,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,102 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,034 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 98,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,775 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 78,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,282 miles

Advise:engine management light on

Advise:engine oil level v.low topped up 1.5ltrs still below min

Advise:front brake pads getting low

Advise:front no.plate damaged through lettering.

Advise:oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 63,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise:engine management light on

Advise:engine oil level v.low topped up 1.5ltrs still below min

Advise:front brake pads getting low

Advise:front no.plate damaged through lettering.

Advise:oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,348 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 42,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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OY54 CFE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OY54 CFE, 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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OY54 CFE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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