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FM04 JBU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,536 mi
Last recorded36,536 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 JBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,589 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 35,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,096 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 34,096 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,400 miles

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

rear exhaust as corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,206 miles

wheel trims fitted

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,332 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,527 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,533 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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FM04 JBU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

FM04 JBU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is FM04 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 JBU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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