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2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,670 mi
Last recorded63,670 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 XPR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,670 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 63,663 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,258 miles

Engine cover, Sill covers and Undertrays fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 53,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, Sill covers and Undertrays fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,209 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,282 miles

Brake pipes have been greased

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front floor on both sides have been repaired and undersealed

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes have been greased

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,689 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 41,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres perished side walls

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,278 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,950 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,561 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,818 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 24,818 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,647 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 16,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,096 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 12,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,443 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 XPR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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