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FM04 HCA

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,682 mi
Last recorded27,682 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 27,682 miles

Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED AND WEAK.

Fail 6 Aug 2025 27,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED AND WEAK.

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,852 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 26,846 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,798 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 26,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,762 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 24,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,855 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,866 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,830 miles

washers poor in operation

Fail 4 Jul 2011 20,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

washers poor in operation

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 16,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FM04 HCA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FM04 HCA, 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 FM04 HCA registered?

FM04 HCA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is FM04 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 HCA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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