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SL54 UKX

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,550 mi
Last recorded64,550 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,484 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,484 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2011 39,091 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 39,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,788 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,367 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 23,367 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,432 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,926 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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SL54 UKX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

SL54 UKX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SL54 UKX safe to buy?

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