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PX54 VGN

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,768 mi
Last recorded61,768 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 VGN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,768 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of wheel arches inner sills floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,768 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of wheel arches inner sills floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,101 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of wheel arches floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear silencer deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn and torn

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,548 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear wheel arch, sill end and parts of front floor (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2015 49,548 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear wheel arch, sill end and parts of front floor (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,614 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,614 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,492 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 40,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,879 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,879 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,798 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,024 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 23,024 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,620 miles

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

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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PX54 VGN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PX54 VGN, 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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PX54 VGN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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