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SL54 VZE

2004 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,290 mi
Last recorded118,290 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VZE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 118,290 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 117,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 103,670 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 103,207 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,712 miles

engine emm just met

nearside and offside rear outer roll bar bushes worn

Fail 30 Nov 2009 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

engine emm just met

nearside and offside rear outer roll bar bushes worn

Pass 28 May 2009 78,063 miles

nearside and offside rear outertop roll bar bushes worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inside 2 mm

refit alloy wheel or wheel trim on nearside front wheel

two front tyres worn on innside and outside edges

Fail 27 May 2009 78,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside and offside rear outertop roll bar bushes worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inside 2 mm

refit alloy wheel or wheel trim on nearside front wheel

two front tyres worn on innside and outside edges

Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Tariff sheet missing & front taxi plate in window

Pass 19 May 2008 57,866 miles

two rear outer top roll bar bushes worn

Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,530 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,943 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 37,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Name on door to be permenant [not written in ink]

Rear wiper blade rubber burst away

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,465 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight wear on nearside rear roll bar bush

Pass 4 May 2006 15,818 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OFFSIDE REAR NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 2 Nov 2005 6,182 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 VZE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZE, 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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SL54 VZE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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