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VN54 UAU

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,338 mi
Last recorded54,338 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,338 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,338 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape

front brake discs scored

front tyres show signs of being run-flat - inner sidewalls are poor

Fail 21 Feb 2014 36,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs scored

both rear tyres are out of shape

front tyres show signs of being run-flat - inner sidewalls are poor

Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,397 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,478 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 18,478 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,775 miles

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

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

o\s\r tyre side wall damaged but no coards exsposed

Pass 16 Feb 2010 6,834 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has side wall damage not to cords

Fail 16 Feb 2010 6,832 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has side wall damage not to cords

Pass 25 Feb 2009 5,580 miles

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Fail 25 Feb 2009 5,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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Pass 26 Feb 2008 4,155 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 UAU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAU, 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 VN54 UAU registered?

VN54 UAU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is VN54 UAU safe to buy?

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