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FV04 TYK

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,464 mi
Last recorded72,464 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 TYK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,464 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp light brighter then n/s may have wrong bulb fitted (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit b/s front tryes (4.1.E.1)

b/s front tyres side walls cracking

both side front windows not working

hand brake travel high

Fail 21 Apr 2016 72,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting rubber broken rear causing back box to rub on o/s /r tyre wall (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp light brighter then n/s may have wrong bulb fitted (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit b/s front tryes (4.1.E.1)

b/s front tyres side walls cracking

both side front windows not working

hand brake travel high

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,299 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,974 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,466 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,461 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,860 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,513 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 20,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,977 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,907 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,820 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 11,820 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,992 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 TYK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

FV04 TYK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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