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FY54 HWT

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,234 mi
Last recorded63,234 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HWT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,234 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,819 miles

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

both front cv gaitors perished but still holding grease

both rear tyres stepped and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,445 miles

cv gaiters are slightly deteriorated

rear tyres have stepped tread ( Avon's )

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,432 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 22,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,572 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,722 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 17,722 miles

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

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

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 HWT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FY54 HWT, 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 FY54 HWT registered?

FY54 HWT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is FY54 HWT safe to buy?

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