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FG04 CVS

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,974 mi
Last recorded113,974 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 CVS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 113,974 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,883 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 112,876 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire by engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 103,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 96,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear starting to wear

Pass 10 May 2016 89,041 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)

Fail 22 May 2015 80,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 80,113 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 71,398 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 71,398 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 64,250 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 24 May 2012 56,722 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 48,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,946 miles

both front tyres & o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6 mm tread

front brake discs worn , front brake pads worn low , exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,946 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres & o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6 mm tread

front brake discs worn , front brake pads worn low , exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 31,630 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake has low reserve travel,recommend attention.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,925 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,159 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 CVS is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG04 CVS, 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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FG04 CVS is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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