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FV04 KKB

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,665 mi
Last recorded50,665 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KKB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,665 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 50,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,063 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches corrroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills heavily corroded and both outer sills have plastic covers fitted so unable to fully inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 49,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor /jackingpoint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches corrroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills heavily corroded and both outer sills have plastic covers fitted so unable to fully inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,429 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 45,426 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 38,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,175 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,175 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,481 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,469 miles

both offside and nearside tyres starting to perish.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,586 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 27,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 24,759 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 24,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2009 21,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2009 21,048 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 17,956 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,982 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)

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 KKB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV04 KKB, 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 KKB registered?

FV04 KKB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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