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FV54 BHF

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,985 mi
Last recorded90,985 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in door area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,244 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 90,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 87,670 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 87,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 87,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 83,134 miles

corrosion starting both front floors

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 76,704 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 76,700 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 72,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has damage

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

part of the exhaust system is corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,146 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,622 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,750 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,933 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,560 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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FV54 BHF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV54 BHF, 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 FV54 BHF registered?

FV54 BHF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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