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LM04 FCF

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,593 mi
Last recorded55,593 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 FCF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,593 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,985 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 52,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,288 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 40,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front disc worn

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,468 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 36,467 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front cv boots starting to perished

n/s/r seat belt not fully retracting

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,877 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 31,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

55 profile tyres fitted on rear axle

65 profile tyres fitted on front axle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

child seat fitted n/s/r

child seat fitted o/s/r

windscreen scratched o/s and centre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,825 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 27,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

both front tyres on 3mm

damage to windscreen

nearside front headlamp misted

offside front wiper split

slightly damp around shock absorbers

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,899 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,899 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LM04 FCF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 LM04 FCF, 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 LM04 FCF registered?

LM04 FCF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is LM04 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 FCF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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