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AF54 ZXG

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,326 mi
Last recorded90,326 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 90,326 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking but no cords or ply showing

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 88,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking but no cords or ply showing

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,998 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking but no cords or ply showing

Offside Rear tyre cracking but no cords or ply showing

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 85,988 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking but no cords or ply showing

Offside Rear tyre cracking but no cords or ply showing

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,875 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 82,868 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front nails in tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2015 80,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,204 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 51,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

srs light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,969 miles

srs light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 34,781 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 34,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,758 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,247 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 17,247 miles

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

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 ZXG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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