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SC54 HKV

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,388 mi
Last recorded96,388 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 HKV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,388 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 96,388 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,264 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,264 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,216 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2015 60,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 52,078 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front heavily coated with underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,778 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 37,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,027 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 28,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,089 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 20,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

emissions not tested

Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,166 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2008 9,166 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

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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SC54 HKV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 SC54 HKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC54 HKV registered?

SC54 HKV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is SC54 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC54 HKV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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