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VF53 FKN

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 FKN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,001 miles

N/S/F and o/s/r shocks leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,444 miles

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

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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VF53 FKN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VF53 FKN, 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 VF53 FKN registered?

VF53 FKN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 15 February 2004.

Is VF53 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 FKN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF53 FKN have outstanding finance?

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