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FA54 MSY

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,158 mi
Last recorded90,158 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 MSY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,158 miles

!x LED inop on centre stop lamp

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

park brake lever pivot worn / free play

Fail 26 Jan 2018 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

!x LED inop on centre stop lamp

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge & poor condition

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

park brake lever pivot worn / free play

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2.2mm & very low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,297 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 BULB INOP (1.2.1b)

FUEL FLAP DOESNT OPEN OR CLOSE CORRECTLY

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING STARTING TO FAIL (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 82,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault STAYS ON (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 BULB INOP (1.2.1b)

FUEL FLAP DOESNT OPEN OR CLOSE CORRECTLY

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING STARTING TO FAIL (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

DASH BOARD UNDER FELT FALLING DOWN ONTO PEDALS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,789 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS (LENS CRAZED)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear BRAKE SHOES SQUEAK ON BACK PLATES (OUT OF ADJUSTMENT)?

Fail 20 Jan 2016 77,789 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS (LENS CRAZED)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear BRAKE SHOES SQUEAK ON BACK PLATES (OUT OF ADJUSTMENT)?

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,644 miles

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

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

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

both head lights have poor patterns, (lens crazed)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,642 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

battery loose but not insecure

both head lights have poor patterns, (lens crazed)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,439 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 68,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,412 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

srs light stays on

Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

srs light stays on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,662 miles

os front brake binding slightly

os front pads getting low

Fail 9 Jan 2012 60,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os front brake binding slightly

os front pads getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 26,563 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,580 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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FA54 MSY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FA54 MSY, 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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FA54 MSY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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