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SO54 CJU

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,945 mi
Last recorded84,945 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 CJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,945 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 84,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,334 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 75,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 64,949 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 55,978 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,654 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 34,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,553 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,046 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,707 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 21,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,410 miles

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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 CJU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO54 CJU, 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 SO54 CJU registered?

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

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