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FG04 VMY

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,609 mi
Last recorded103,609 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VMY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,609 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 103,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 95,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 88,070 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 88,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe section corroded (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 79,593 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

corrosion n/s/f underside floor

Fail 16 May 2016 79,593 miles

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

corrosion n/s/f underside floor

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,622 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 71,606 miles

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 9 Jun 2014 62,465 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,459 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 56,995 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,523 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,943 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,722 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 26,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VMY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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