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FG04 MZX

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,983 mi
Last recorded108,983 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 MZX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 106,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,762 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 68,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,106 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,336 miles

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

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

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

front floor corners corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight binding on offside front brake

Fail 12 Feb 2018 62,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight binding on offside front brake

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

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

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

front floor corners corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

aux belt deteriating

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2012 47,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

aux belt deteriating

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,336 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 38,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

long pull on handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

long pull on handbrake

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 MZX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG04 MZX registered?

FG04 MZX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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