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FT53 AKF

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 AKF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,056 miles

Rear main suspention bushs worn

Fail 18 Dec 2020 77,058 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 77,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,434 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 64,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short brake pipe to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,699 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low on the inner edge

offside front tyre tread worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,276 miles

front brake pad(s) wearing low

Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,682 miles

nearside rear trailing arm large rubber mounting bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear trailing arm large rubber mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,938 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,580 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,197 miles

exhaust centre section deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,143 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2010 42,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,777 miles

exhaust back box section starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,751 miles

handbrake lever travel starting to become exessive

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,522 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 22,023 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,023 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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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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FT53 AKF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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