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VE54 UMJ

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UMJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,104 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,061 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust corroded and slight leak

Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,061 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust corroded and slight leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,546 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

child seat

Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,474 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

child seat

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

child seat

Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,125 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

child seat

Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,515 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 56,287 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,513 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 48,513 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,678 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 41,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,908 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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VE54 UMJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VE54 UMJ, 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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VE54 UMJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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