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FY54 XRF

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,577 mi
Last recorded85,577 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 XRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 85,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,697 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on front floor pan. N.s and O.s

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion on front floor pan. N.s and O.s

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,030 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 56,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,173 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM ARE CORRODING

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 XRF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 XRF registered?

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

Is FY54 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 XRF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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