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SO54 CHN

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,785 mi
Last recorded74,785 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 CHN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,274 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 65,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2011 36,514 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 36,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,681 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,743 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 17,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE front number plate starting to delaminate

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 CHN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CHN, 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

How do I check the history of SO54 CHN?

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What year was SO54 CHN registered?

SO54 CHN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is SO54 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 CHN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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