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FV54 BHU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,155 mi
Last recorded27,155 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2021 27,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,155 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 27,155 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear body showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 27,155 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front floor near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear body showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 27,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 27,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,511 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 18,878 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,051 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,731 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 10,275 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,275 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 7,961 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 BHU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV54 BHU, 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 BHU registered?

FV54 BHU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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