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OY54 HSG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,279 mi
Last recorded55,279 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 53,923 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 53,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,824 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,406 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,184 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 47,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,991 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,059 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 18,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,422 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,920 miles

rear tail box exhaust rubber spliting

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 HSG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

OY54 HSG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is OY54 HSG safe to buy?

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