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OY54 CFG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,512 mi
Last recorded136,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 CFG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 136,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 131,746 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 128,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 122,833 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 122,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 111,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 111,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,822 miles

Near side & off side rear tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,825 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,879 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 48,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,577 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,391 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 15,380 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 4,238 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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OY54 CFG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY54 CFG, 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 OY54 CFG registered?

OY54 CFG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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