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YS54 DWK

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,471 mi
Last recorded86,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 DWK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,471 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 86,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,826 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front o/s and n/s front floor corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,327 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 70,325 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 70,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,546 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 61,473 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,004 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 55,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 51,285 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp unit getting poor

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 51,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front head lamp unit getting poor

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,800 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 47,800 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,175 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,054 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,050 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,198 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,841 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2007 16,006 miles

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)

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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YS54 DWK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS54 DWK, 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 YS54 DWK registered?

YS54 DWK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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