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KT53 FSY

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,818 mi
Last recorded126,818 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FSY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sun visor not staying in the upright position

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror damaged & in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn to 3mm & N/S/R has slightly uneven tread wear

front & rear exhaust mount rubbers slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sun visor wont stay In the stowed position

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,916 miles

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

Nearside sun visor won't stay up in closed position

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,934 miles

Nearside Front SUN VISOR DROPS DOWN

Nearside Front TYRE GETTING LOW (WORN ON EDGES)

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,234 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

N/S door mirror secured with screws but in incorrect position

O/S/F int door handle sticking in open position

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

os front interior door handle sticks

Fail 31 Mar 2014 65,022 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

os front interior door handle sticks

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,140 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,140 miles

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

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

os rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,670 miles

ns mirror loose

Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ns mirror loose

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,934 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,467 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,821 miles

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

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

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

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 FSY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KT53 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

KT53 FSY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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