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VN54 NHK

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 96,042 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,302 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2019 87,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front jacking points corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through out under side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 84,472 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,060 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 82,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 77,755 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,925 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 56,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,797 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 26 Nov 2009 45,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,070 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,190 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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VN54 NHK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc 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 VN54 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

VN54 NHK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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