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SM54 AEJ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,204 mi
Last recorded97,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AEJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 97,204 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 97,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,770 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,588 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 48,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,859 miles

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

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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SM54 AEJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM54 AEJ, 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 SM54 AEJ registered?

SM54 AEJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is SM54 AEJ safe to buy?

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