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FD04 XXL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,897 mi
Last recorded53,897 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2024 53,897 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 53,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pan near to sub mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,784 miles

Slight brake binding to OS Front

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,416 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 50,414 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,625 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 46,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,171 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,174 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,745 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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FD04 XXL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD04 XXL, 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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What year was FD04 XXL registered?

FD04 XXL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is FD04 XXL safe to buy?

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