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FM04 HCH

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,368 mi
Last recorded64,368 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HCH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 not excessive at time of test (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front floor pan corroded

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

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 distorted but not considered excessive not excessive at time of test (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

fuel filler pipe corroded not excessive

Fail 10 Jan 2017 64,368 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 not excessive at time of test (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front floor pan corroded

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

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 distorted but not considered excessive not excessive at time of test (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

engine light on

fuel filler pipe corroded not excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,648 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light is on.

offside front brake has slight bind.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,831 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2013 46,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 32,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light stays illuminated on the dash

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,211 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,738 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 22,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HCH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

FM04 HCH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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