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FP04 MWL

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,227 mi
Last recorded97,227 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 MWL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 97,227 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,296 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,538 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 91,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,663 miles

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

corrosion on coil springs and underside of car

Fail 7 Mar 2016 90,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on coil springs and underside of car

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,803 miles

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

coil springs very corroded

plastic sill cov ers fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear trailing arm bushes splitting on both sides

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,403 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 61,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,454 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,699 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 20 Apr 2011 43,699 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 24 Mar 2010 38,459 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,347 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,628 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 21,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FP04 MWL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP04 MWL, 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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FP04 MWL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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