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HJ54 FSN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,934 mi
Last recorded59,934 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 FSN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,934 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,898 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,848 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,848 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,687 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 49,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,527 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,715 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2012 44,715 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,121 miles

washer pereformance poor - justok* headlamp aims on aim limits* minor exhaustseepage from rearunion* front tyres worn and perished*

Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,121 miles

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

washer pereformance poor - justok* headlamp aims on aim limits* minor exhaustseepage from rearunion* front tyres worn and perished*

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,491 miles

all testable items inspected andf ound to be acceptable at time of test*

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* shields on outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination* underbody muddy in places* rear tyres a little worn but comfortably ok*

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,876 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,702 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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HJ54 FSN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ54 FSN, 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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HJ54 FSN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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