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FV04 TYP

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,563 mi
Last recorded187,563 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 TYP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 187,563 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust back box supported by cable ties

Pass 15 Jul 2016 181,736 miles

Engine management light on dash

Fail 17 Jun 2016 181,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases new pipe (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

back box held up with cable ties

fuel pipe corroding

Pass 18 May 2015 178,221 miles

Engine lights on

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

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

Rear rubber exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 20 May 2014 167,058 miles

EML on

Fail 8 May 2014 166,424 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

EML on

Pass 16 May 2013 150,403 miles

Oil leak

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

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)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 150,366 miles

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 141,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2012 141,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 130,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 130,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 113,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 113,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2009 104,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 104,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2008 89,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 64,878 miles

Air bag light on

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 TYP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

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

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