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VK54 UHY

2004 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,905 mi
Last recorded125,905 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 UHY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,905 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 120,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 120,405 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,965 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 110,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,718 miles

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

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2012 95,608 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 2 Mar 2011 87,286 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 74,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,762 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,810 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge.......tracking out?

imbalance on front brakes at 21%.....n/s slow

Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,473 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread

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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VK54 UHY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK54 UHY, 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

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What year was VK54 UHY registered?

VK54 UHY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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The MOT history for VK54 UHY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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