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GY04 FFD

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,930 mi
Last recorded42,930 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FFD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,930 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,085 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills covered

coolant radiator in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge (raised tread)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front seat belt stalk outer plastic casing missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 41,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills covered

coolant radiator in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge (raised tread)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front seat belt stalk outer plastic casing missing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,652 miles

SRS light on dashboard

both outer sills covered

exhaust corroded at the rear

nearside & offside front outer drive shaft gaitor perished

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,731 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

front bumper chrome trim needs refitting

nearside front tyre is wearing more on the inner edge

offside front seatbelt stalk plastic cover is missing

rear exhaust sections are corroded

windowscreen washers would benefit from some attention

Fail 11 Jan 2011 37,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,610 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters are starting to crack

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads appear low

minor corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,868 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 32,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,218 miles

both front tyres worn inside (tracking)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,953 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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GY04 FFD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY04 FFD, 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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GY04 FFD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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