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FY54 MTX

2004 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,144 mi
Last recorded130,144 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 MTX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 130,144 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 130,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,099 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 119,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,273 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2015 96,073 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,635 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,143 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

power steering level low

Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,211 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 25,525 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre has a cut to inner side wall

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,525 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre has a cut to inner side wall

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

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 MTX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

FY54 MTX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is FY54 MTX safe to buy?

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