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VN54 UZL

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,840 mi
Last recorded56,840 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,840 miles

/ sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions just met

front and centre exhaust hanger rubbers split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,840 miles

/ sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working PRS: replaced 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions just met

front and centre exhaust hanger rubbers split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,958 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,587 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nsf outer Cv gaitor starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,823 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 30,823 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,578 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,326 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 UZL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

VN54 UZL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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The MOT history for VN54 UZL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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