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FA04 MDN

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,102 mi
Last recorded46,102 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 MDN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 46,102 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 46,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 41,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,303 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 32,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 26,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 21,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 16,793 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 10,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 10,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 9,552 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 9,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,395 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 6,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 5,808 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,475 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 5,400 miles

All flexible brake hoses - ferrules slightly rusty.

Slight oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 5,221 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,081 miles

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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FA04 MDN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FA04 MDN, 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

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What year was FA04 MDN registered?

FA04 MDN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is FA04 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 MDN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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