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FV54 BHJ

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

43,591 mi
Last recorded43,591 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BHJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 43,591 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel, service or adjustment required.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,141 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 43,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 43,051 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front outer boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 42,704 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust front pipe flexy join deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of center pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside & nearside front sills corroded but unable to check due to sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 40,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of car showing signs of age related rust

Pass 14 Dec 2020 39,412 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 39,412 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 38,246 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 38,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering section of floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering section of floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 37,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,430 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 35,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 34,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front section of exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,821 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 31,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 28,473 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,473 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,320 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 25,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 22,488 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 22,488 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,013 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 19,013 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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 Oct 2010 16,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 16,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,889 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 14,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,054 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 13,054 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 10,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,649 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 BHJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 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 FV54 BHJ, 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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FV54 BHJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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