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FE54 XAG

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,959 mi
Last recorded95,959 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 XAG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,959 miles

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 95,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,109 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 91,109 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,688 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 69,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,378 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 60,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,798 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,257 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 XAG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAG, 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 FE54 XAG registered?

FE54 XAG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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