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FG04 CWP

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 CWP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot appears to big for cv joint/hub side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel nut appears to have been crossed threaded onto stud

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle has been waxed oiled

Fail 25 Mar 2024 88,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge is below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,224 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 80,731 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

surface corrosion to undersdide of vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2022 80,726 miles

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

o/s/f floor corroded

surface corrosion to undersdide of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,585 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 80,576 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,329 miles

slight oil leak from engine

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,843 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,435 miles

plastic outer sills fitted to vehicle unable to check outer sills.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 79,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle large imbalance on front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

plastic outer sills fitted to vehicle unable to check outer sills.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,128 miles

slight corrosion to front floor area

Fail 16 Feb 2017 79,128 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion to front floor area

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,849 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,301 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle floor corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,301 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle floor corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,744 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 73,744 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,302 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 Feb 2009 43,388 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,388 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,134 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,104 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 CWP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CWP, 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 CWP is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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