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FV04 NVF

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,248 miles

both front floors have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,226 miles

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

Front Floor corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2017 87,226 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Floor corroding

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 56,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,395 miles

Battery fitted incorrectly and slightly insecure

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front washers fairly weak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 50,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery fitted incorrectly and slightly insecure

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front washers fairly weak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corosion to osf / nsf floor pans / jacking points

Fail 11 Aug 2014 42,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corosion to osf / nsf floor pans / jacking points

Fail 30 Jul 2013 33,020 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,020 miles

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,529 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,451 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2008 14,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,911 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,760 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 NVF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 NVF registered?

FV04 NVF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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