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VO54 HJG

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,143 mi
Last recorded98,143 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 HJG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 98,143 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 98,143 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,582 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,442 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,586 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,585 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,796 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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,695 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 25 Apr 2013 54,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 10 May 2012 43,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,797 miles

boot rams not holding up

spare wheel rim missing

Fail 5 Sep 2011 38,797 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

boot rams not holding up

spare wheel rim missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,188 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 HJG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VO54 HJG, 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 HJG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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