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FE54 XAB

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,156 mi
Last recorded61,156 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 XAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 61,156 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 57,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 56,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,850 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 30,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,163 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,701 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 29,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 27,701 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,939 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,770 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,538 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 14,920 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 12,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 9,233 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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FE54 XAB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE54 XAB, 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 FE54 XAB registered?

FE54 XAB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is FE54 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 XAB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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