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SF53 ABD

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,915 mi
Last recorded54,915 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 ABD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 54,915 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 47,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,255 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 19,733 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 13,915 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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SF53 ABD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF53 ABD, 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 SF53 ABD registered?

SF53 ABD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is SF53 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 ABD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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