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FG54 UDM

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,260 mi
Last recorded89,260 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 UDM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,260 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 89,252 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exterior rear door handles loose but usable

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,855 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,156 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,855 miles

air bag warning light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,147 miles

cover sill's fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2014 56,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cover sill's fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,115 miles

front floor rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2013 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front floor rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,990 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,990 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,889 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 44,889 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,637 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 41,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,330 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 36,330 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,004 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,264 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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FG54 UDM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG54 UDM, 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 FG54 UDM registered?

FG54 UDM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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