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FT54 EAG

2004 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,995 mi
Last recorded110,995 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 EAG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 110,995 miles

EML light on

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides to front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside sill heavily corroded can not inspect due to plastic cover

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 110,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

EML light on

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides to front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside sill heavily corroded can not inspect due to plastic cover

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,977 miles

EML light on

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 106,984 miles

EML light on

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 106,936 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EML light on

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 102,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,187 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 98,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,321 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,321 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 88,320 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,959 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,650 miles

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 13 Oct 2012 62,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,351 miles

Nearside 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 12 Oct 2010 47,814 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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,890 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 42,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,487 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 29,654 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT54 EAG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FT54 EAG, 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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FT54 EAG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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