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SL54 DYO

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,005 mi
Last recorded99,005 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 DYO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,005 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 99,005 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 71,901 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2014 71,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 47,543 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 47,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,215 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 47,215 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,981 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 30,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,765 miles

light scratching on windscreen caused by faulty wiper blade but does not obstruct vision

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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SL54 DYO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SL54 DYO, 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 SL54 DYO registered?

SL54 DYO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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