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SP54 PHN

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,125 mi
Last recorded73,125 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 PHN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,125 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring worn all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,125 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring worn all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,394 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 70,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 67,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,716 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre has cracked inner and outer side walls

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,636 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,965 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 34,820 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,145 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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SP54 PHN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP54 PHN, 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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SP54 PHN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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