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SO54 CHJ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,230 mi
Last recorded99,230 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 CHJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 90,118 miles

corrosion of rear metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Apr 2017 90,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion of rear brake pipes

Pass 30 May 2016 82,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 74,145 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,313 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)

both front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

light corrosion of brake pipes

Fail 13 Jun 2014 64,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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)

both front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,572 miles

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

advise both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jun 2013 56,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,111 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 48,100 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,861 miles

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

condition of wiper blades

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,861 miles

condition of wiper blades

Fail 16 Jun 2010 44,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,402 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,213 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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SO54 CHJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SO54 CHJ, 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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SO54 CHJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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