MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear main suspention bushs worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear suspention main bushs worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear suspention main bushs worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short brake pipe to drum (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre tread worn low on the inner edge
offside front tyre tread worn close to the limit on the inner edge
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of the front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of the front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside front tyre tread worn low on the inner edge
offside front tyre tread worn close to the limit on the inner edge
front brake pad(s) wearing low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake pad(s) wearing low
nearside rear trailing arm large rubber mounting bush starting to deteriorate
offside rear trailing arm large rubber mounting bush starting to deteriorate
both front to rear brake pipes surface rust in places
both rear tyres starting to deteriorate on the inner sidewalls and also nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front to rear brake pipes surface rust in places
both rear tyres starting to deteriorate on the inner sidewalls and also nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge
airbag warning light on
exhaust centre section deteriorating
offside front tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge
exhaust back box section starting to deteriorate
handbrake lever travel starting to become exessive
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT53 AKF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 FT53 AKF, 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 FT53 AKF registered?
FT53 AKF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2004.
Is FT53 AKF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT53 AKF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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