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FG04 HZF

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,580 mi
Last recorded57,580 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HZF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded at rear flex connections (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim kerbing damage to rim and tyre side wall cut (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in floor pan beneath drivers feet (2.4.A.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,580 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete both pedal pads split (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded at rear flex connections (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim kerbing damage to rim and tyre side wall cut (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in floor pan beneath drivers feet (2.4.A.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,078 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 52,078 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

slight exhaust leak at centre section

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal anti-slip pad split

Fail 30 Sep 2013 43,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal anti-slip pad split

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,314 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,885 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,831 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,337 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

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 HZF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

FG04 HZF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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