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LR04 FKF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,550 mi
Last recorded53,550 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 FKF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 53,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi broken-rattling

Fail 17 Dec 2019 53,550 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi broken-rattling

Pass 6 Dec 2018 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil on minimum

Pass 4 Jan 2018 48,192 miles

Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both wipers rubbers split

Fail 21 Dec 2017 48,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 (7.1.2)

Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both wipers rubbers split

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,430 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 42,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,375 miles

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

batery insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,933 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,166 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2012 30,145 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot can only be accessed through car interior

Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,436 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 12,319 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 8,352 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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LR04 FKF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 LR04 FKF, 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 LR04 FKF registered?

LR04 FKF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is LR04 FKF safe to buy?

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