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FY54 HXJ

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,593 mi
Last recorded48,593 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,593 miles

Both headlamp lens faded

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished but no cords showing

Offside Front floor badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,704 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 42,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,926 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 37,926 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,499 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,381 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,495 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,119 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,755 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 25,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,068 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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FY54 HXJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

FY54 HXJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is FY54 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 HXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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