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HC04 FSD

2004 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,169 mi
Last recorded45,169 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 FSD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,169 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,154 miles

Centre 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 33,366 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2011 22,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,789 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 14,789 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 9,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HC04 FSD is a 2004 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HC04 FSD, 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 HC04 FSD registered?

HC04 FSD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is HC04 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC04 FSD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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