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VN54 DVG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,526 mi
Last recorded59,526 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DVG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,526 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 59,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,819 miles

Light corrosion to coil springs

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

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

Slight oil leak

corrosion to exhaust system and front flexi pipe

Fail 5 Jan 2016 56,819 miles

Light corrosion to coil springs

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight oil leak

corrosion to exhaust system and front flexi pipe

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,520 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 53,520 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,580 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 50,580 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,308 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,310 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,998 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,943 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,878 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,698 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 11,698 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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VN54 DVG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN54 DVG, 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 VN54 DVG registered?

VN54 DVG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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The MOT history for VN54 DVG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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