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FG04 VME

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,699 mi
Last recorded34,699 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,699 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside of rear bumper

showing wear front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,056 miles

outer sill cover fitted offside/near side

rear bumper damaged nearside

Fail 14 Jul 2010 15,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

outer sill cover fitted offside/near side

rear bumper damaged nearside

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 4,791 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 VME is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VME, 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 VME registered?

FG04 VME is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is FG04 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 VME shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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