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MF04 FEJ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,690 mi
Last recorded60,690 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FEJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 60,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,836 miles

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

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

all wheel nuts are not suitable for after market wheels fitted to this vehicle.only secured by half of threads on each nut.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 49,836 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all wheel nuts are not suitable for after market wheels fitted to this vehicle.only secured by half of threads on each nut.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 36,191 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 36,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,481 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 29,481 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,302 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,049 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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MF04 FEJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF04 FEJ, 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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MF04 FEJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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