MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear trailing arm bushes are worn
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reverse light out
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both O/S/F and centre rear belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
n/s/f tyre worn and badly cracked
o/s/r tyre badly cracked
rear trailing arm bushes perished and unbonded
slight blow to exhaust flexi
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
n/s/f tyre worn and badly cracked
o/s/r tyre badly cracked
rear trailing arm bushes perished and unbonded
slight bind to front brakes
slight blow to exhaust flexi
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension components corroding
exhaust corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension components corroding
exhaust corroding
front suspension bushes worn light corrosion to components
hand brake nearly to stop
oil residue
rear suspension bushes worn light corrosion to components
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to underbody
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to underbody
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (2.4.A.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alloy wheels damaged
cv boots cracking
o/s/r tyre worn and very badly cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
alloy wheels damaged
cv boots cracking
o/s/r tyre worn and very badly cracked
rear trayling arm bushes unbonded
condition of outer sills obscured by plastic trims
outer cv gaiters perished & cracking
rear trailing arm bushes slightly unbonded
rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
slight misting of oil on both front shock absorbers
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
condition of outer sills obscured by plastic trims
outer cv gaiters perished & cracking
rear trailing arm bushes slightly unbonded
rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
slight misting of oil on both front shock absorbers
both front tyres badly worn on inner edges
brake hoses perished & cracking
coolant header tank full of emulsified water
cv gaiters perished & cracking
exhaust joints heavily corroded
kerb damage to alloy wheels
low coolant level light shows on dash
os brake light output low
osf shock absorber damp
outer sills obscured by trims
rear number plate faded
suspension bushes worn & flexing
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres badly worn on inner edges
brake hoses perished & cracking
coolant header tank full of emulsified water
cv gaiters perished & cracking
exhaust joints heavily corroded
kerb damage to alloy wheels
low coolant level light shows on dash
os brake light output low
osf shock absorber damp
outer sills obscured by trims
rear number plate faded
suspension bushes worn & flexing
both front shocks damp
both front tyres wearing inner edges
curb damage to alloy wheels
rear trailing arm bushes unbonded
slight blow to exhaust front pipe
slight smeer to wipers
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front shocks damp
both front tyres wearing inner edges
curb damage to alloy wheels
rear trailing arm bushes unbonded
slight blow to exhaust front pipe
slight smeer to wipers
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s brake dim/ rear tyres cracking/ exhaust box signs of catching o/s/r tyre
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
mid and rear exhaust pin holed
slight corrosion on tail pipe / back box
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FB04 CVW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 FB04 CVW, 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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FB04 CVW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 August 2004.
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