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FG04 NNW

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,108 mi
Last recorded86,108 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 NNW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 86,108 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 86,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,804 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 84,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,580 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 83,573 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 80,031 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,590 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 75,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,760 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 71,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 66,146 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,217 miles

all four springs corrded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,627 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F CHASSIS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,417 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,213 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,612 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 NNW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NNW, 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 NNW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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