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PA04 FBG

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 FBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 66,962 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect Required reg: 3S (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Required reg: 3S (0.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,960 miles

All brake and fuel pipes coated in grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 66,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

All brake and fuel pipes coated in grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,129 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 64,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,699 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,631 miles

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 11 Jun 2015 51,495 miles

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

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

New front brake pads and two new front tyres fitted in service.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,677 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 47,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,280 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,969 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,742 miles

Advise rear tyres rechecked in 2/3000 miles,

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,685 miles

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 24 Jul 2008 21,984 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 17,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,310 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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PA04 FBG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PA04 FBG, 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 PA04 FBG registered?

PA04 FBG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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