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SL54 XSR

2004 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,678 mi
Last recorded82,678 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 XSR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 82,678 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 82,678 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 80,604 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 78,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 76,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 73,412 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 73,412 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 70,119 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres wearing unevenly may require wheel alignment

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,240 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,192 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,110 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 12 Oct 2007 33,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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 XSR is a 2004 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

SL54 XSR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is SL54 XSR safe to buy?

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