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FG04 BVF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,889 mi
Last recorded77,889 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 BVF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,889 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 66,364 miles

Oil leak ()

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe corroded damp (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 May 2017 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe corroded damp (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 59,111 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,865 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,865 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,218 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,628 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,451 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,661 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres near limit(inner edge)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,453 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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FG04 BVF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG04 BVF, 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 FG04 BVF registered?

FG04 BVF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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