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FG54 UEV

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,475 mi
Last recorded39,475 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 UEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 39,475 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes perished / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front off side and near side floors rusting

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 39,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front off side and near side floors rusting

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front floor rusting

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front floor rusting

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,229 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side and near side (2.5.C.1a)

altenator noisy

front floors corroding

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades poor condition

nearside front tyre poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

altenator noisy

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,205 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

altenator bearings noisy

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,809 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,052 miles

o/s/f lens missty

Fail 5 Oct 2010 17,052 miles

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

o/s/f lens missty

Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 11,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,000 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 UEV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG54 UEV, 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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FG54 UEV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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