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YA53 YSH

2004 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,140 mi
Last recorded187,140 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 YSH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 187,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR+NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 170,454 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 170,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 159,189 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2018 159,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,154 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 149,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 143,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 128,502 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,564 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 111,254 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front discs slight wear lip

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil wetness under engine

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside tyre slight crazing in tread root

Rear offside tyre slight crazing on outer side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,164 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 104,107 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,414 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 98,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,626 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

F/O/S lower ball joint gaiter slight deterioration

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 91,626 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

F/O/S lower ball joint gaiter slight deterioration

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 78,839 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 78,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,141 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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YA53 YSH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YA53 YSH, 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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YA53 YSH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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