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VO54 HGM

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 HGM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,571 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/ sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 81,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/ sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 78,765 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 71,487 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 66,142 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,465 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,206 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 49,157 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,122 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,213 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,563 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 15,563 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,265 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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VO54 HGM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VO54 HGM, 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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VO54 HGM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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