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FM53 WFO

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,147 mi
Last recorded45,147 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 WFO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody has corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,875 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,240 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,417 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 31,416 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,231 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,924 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,109 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,859 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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FM53 WFO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM53 WFO, 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

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What year was FM53 WFO registered?

FM53 WFO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is FM53 WFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 WFO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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