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MF04 PHA

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,511 mi
Last recorded93,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 PHA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,511 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jan 2026 93,510 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 89,598 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,650 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufactures sill covers on vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,437 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2023 81,437 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe bolts lose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe bolts lose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 69,117 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front upper arm ball joint locking nut split pin missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 5 Apr 2019 57,410 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also badly distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front upper arm ball joint locking nut split pin missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to to several chassis locations

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 44,492 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,069 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,044 miles

o/s/front tyre approx 2/3rds worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 28,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre becoming worn to within limits

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,760 miles

o/s/rear tyre becoming worn to within limits

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,469 miles

o/s/front tyre becoming worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,522 miles

exhaust becoming badly corroded at rear sections

n/s/rear tyre becoming worn

Fail 25 Mar 2010 14,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,994 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 3,180 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 2,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 2,510 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 PHA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 MF04 PHA, 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 PHA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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