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VN54 VLE

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,457 mi
Last recorded79,457 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,457 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 79,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,889 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s n/s front shock absorbers slight leak/dampness

Fail 19 Dec 2013 68,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s n/s front shock absorbers slight leak/dampness

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,940 miles

exhaust centre pipe rusty

srs light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,725 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 39,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,266 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,128 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 14,128 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 12,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 10,151 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 VLE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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