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SM54 AOY

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AOY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,237 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,204 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front flexi on exhaust is heavilly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 39,688 miles

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

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

Front flexi on exhaust is heavilly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre is badly perished and cracking in tread area

Offside front tyre is badly perished and cracking in tread area

Offside rear tyre is badly cracking in tread area

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 32,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,011 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 24,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,784 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,271 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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SM54 AOY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AOY, 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 AOY registered?

SM54 AOY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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