CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM04 NHB

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,531 mi
Last recorded129,531 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NHB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 129,531 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 Sep 2016 129,531 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,242 miles

boot struts worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2014 108,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot struts worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,256 miles

n/s/r brake has at some point in time got hot (discs di-coloured)

o/s/f tyre slick on inner edge

small chip in n/s of windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r brake has at some point in time got hot (discs di-coloured)

o/s/f tyre slick on inner edge

small chip in n/s of windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,021 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,173 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2011 73,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,717 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 61,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,939 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,640 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,177 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM04 NHB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FM04 NHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM04 NHB?

You can check the full history of FM04 NHB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM04 NHB registered?

FM04 NHB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is FM04 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 NHB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM04 NHB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM04 NHB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.