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KT53 FNH

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,531 mi
Last recorded71,531 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FNH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking wall area

Fail 16 Jun 2018 71,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre cracking wall area

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,423 miles

Handbrake high

Nearside Front Alloy wheel rim slight damage

Slight blow exhaust

Fail 13 Jun 2017 68,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Handbrake high

Nearside Front Alloy wheel rim slight damage

Slight blow exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,436 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,545 miles

slight damage n/s/f alloy rim, o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and light cracking tread area,

Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front inner brake pads worn,

slight damage n/s/f alloy rim, o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and light cracking tread area,

Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,165 miles

srs light on, n/s/f wheel rim slight damage,

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,324 miles

srs light on,

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,073 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,621 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s wiper blade small movement but not insecure or effecting operation

Fail 15 Jan 2009 39,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,625 miles

front tyres worn on inside shoulders

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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KT53 FNH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KT53 FNH, 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 KT53 FNH registered?

KT53 FNH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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