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KX04 FMG

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,493 mi
Last recorded63,493 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 FMG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 63,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 54,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,370 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,135 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 46,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,701 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 26,701 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,351 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 22,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,637 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,532 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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KX04 FMG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KX04 FMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX04 FMG registered?

KX04 FMG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is KX04 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX04 FMG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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