CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ53 RBG

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,799 mi
Last recorded49,799 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 RBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,103 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 48,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,223 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,290 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 21,385 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,385 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,730 miles

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

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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ53 RBG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJ53 RBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ53 RBG?

You can check the full history of YJ53 RBG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ53 RBG registered?

YJ53 RBG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is YJ53 RBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 RBG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ53 RBG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ53 RBG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.