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FY54 FDK

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,413 mi
Last recorded175,413 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FDK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 175,413 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 158,846 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust on front pipe

Fail 21 May 2019 158,705 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust on front pipe

Pass 25 May 2018 148,823 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 148,823 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 144,687 miles

Front n/s tyre is wearing low

All front suspension components are corroding

Both n/s & o/s front, underside flooring area has corrosion in several large areas

Both n/s & o/s rear underside flooring area has corrosion.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Advised to have the front brake calliper pistons/hoses inspected. (3.7.B.3)

N/s rear fuel pipe to tank is corroding .

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 144,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All front suspension components are corroding

Both n/s & o/s front, underside flooring area has corrosion in several large areas

Both n/s & o/s rear underside flooring area has corrosion.

Front n/s tyre is wearing low

N/s rear fuel pipe to tank is corroding .

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 131,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack joint on o/s

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,708 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 118,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 105,947 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust rear section deteriorated

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,789 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,742 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,156 miles

passanger and drivers rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2007 39,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

passanger and drivers rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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FY54 FDK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY54 FDK, 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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FY54 FDK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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