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FV04 KJU

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 116,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 12cm anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 12cm of anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,650 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 98,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,637 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 76,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,257 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 69,257 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,774 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 36,526 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 36,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,161 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,527 miles

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Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,029 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 7,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,699 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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FV04 KJU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV04 KJU, 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 FV04 KJU registered?

FV04 KJU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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