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SL54 XOW

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,387 mi
Last recorded73,387 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 XOW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,538 miles

exaust joint between catalyst and intermediate pipe has a small leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 58,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exaust joint between catalyst and intermediate pipe has a small leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,601 miles

small leak at exaust gasket between catalyst and intermediate pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,342 miles

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

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

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 XOW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL54 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

SL54 XOW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is SL54 XOW safe to buy?

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