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VN54 UAL

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,641 mi
Last recorded82,641 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UAL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

eml on

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,300 miles

eml light on

Fail 11 Mar 2015 77,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML light and water lights lit

ENGINE OVERHEATED DURING EMISSIONS TEST, NO FANS CUT IN AND GAUGE SHOWED NORMAL

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

offside front brake disc is red from overheating

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,833 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

EML on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,295 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2012 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front tyres wearing inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 46,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,231 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 37,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,549 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

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 UAL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAL, 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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VN54 UAL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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