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AF54 ZXA

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,025 mi
Last recorded84,025 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZXA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system rubbers missing and tied in place

Fail 1 Apr 2017 83,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,857 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,585 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,442 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,441 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,598 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing around inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly around inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front pads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,664 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,832 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 12,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

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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AF54 ZXA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF54 ZXA, 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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AF54 ZXA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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