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SM54 AEK

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,735 mi
Last recorded63,735 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 62,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,984 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,212 miles

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

exhaust system detriorated at both front and rear

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,515 miles

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)

slight dampness at offside front calliper

srs warning light on.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre tread close to wear bands

s.r.s. light on.

spare tyre worn below legal limits

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,184 miles

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)

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

nearside front tyre tread close to wear bands

s.r.s. light on.

spare tyre worn below legal limits

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,694 miles

both rear tyres ; tread getting low and worn unevenly.

s.r.s. light staying on.

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 AEK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM54 AEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM54 AEK registered?

SM54 AEK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is SM54 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 AEK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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