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SK54 ZSW

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,684 mi
Last recorded82,684 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 ZSW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,684 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

nearside front tyre extremely worn on inner edge

offside front tyre extremely worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 82,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside 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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

nearside front tyre extremely worn on inner edge

offside front tyre extremely worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,178 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 73,178 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,312 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 22,142 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 22,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SK54 ZSW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SK54 ZSW, 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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SK54 ZSW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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