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FV04 TJU

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,874 mi
Last recorded82,874 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 TJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,874 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe ,collar braking.

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter perishing.

Nearside Rear brake pipe to brake hose badly corroded in places, marginal pass. should replace.

bothside front floor panel s badly corroded.

bothside rear trailing arm bush badly cracking.

bothside rear tyres shoulders worn thin.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 82,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced lens badly tarnished, can be cleaned, or replace. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust flex pipe ,collar braking.

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter perishing.

Nearside Rear brake pipe to brake hose badly corroded in places, marginal pass. should replace.

bothside front floor panel s badly corroded.

bothside rear trailing arm bush badly cracking.

bothside rear tyres shoulders worn thin.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,959 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,959 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,146 miles

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

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 60,314 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 24 May 2012 53,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2011 47,134 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Slight Oil seepage around Gearbox

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 41,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox Selector Shaft.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 41,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox Selector Shaft.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 35,564 miles

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

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

Slight seepage around Gearbox Selector Shaft Oil Seal.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 28,851 miles

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

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

front tyres wear on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2007 21,946 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Gearbox Selector Shaft Oil Seal leaking.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 21,946 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Gearbox Selector Shaft Oil Seal leaking.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TJU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TJU, 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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FV04 TJU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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