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AJ51 SCO

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,546 mi
Last recorded91,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 SCO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 91,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,432 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,150 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,012 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 382,021 miles

difficult to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating of grease

Fail 19 Jun 2009 38,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

difficult to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating of grease

osf brake disc corroded

scraping noise from front brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,281 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,281 miles

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

attention to rear wheel alignment

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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AJ51 SCO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AJ51 SCO, 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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AJ51 SCO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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