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YC54 HMU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,310 mi
Last recorded43,310 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 HMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,310 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

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

all over under body corrosion

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,470 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s leading (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,632 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,325 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,412 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,095 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,958 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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YC54 HMU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC54 HMU, 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 YC54 HMU registered?

YC54 HMU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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