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FP54 AEL

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,538 mi
Last recorded137,538 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 AEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 137,538 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 137,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2023 132,603 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2022 126,448 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 126,392 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 108,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 108,768 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 97,630 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,544 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,739 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,688 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,490 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 54,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,969 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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FP54 AEL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP54 AEL, 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 FP54 AEL registered?

FP54 AEL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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