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MD53 FOC

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 FOC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,055 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,596 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,596 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,262 miles

front tyres bigger then rears †

both fronts worn on inner edges

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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MD53 FOC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MD53 FOC, 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

How do I check the history of MD53 FOC?

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What year was MD53 FOC registered?

MD53 FOC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is MD53 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 FOC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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