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VK04 FFM

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,567 mi
Last recorded114,567 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 FFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,567 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 114,567 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 104,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf fog light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2018 91,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf fog light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,532 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,532 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,148 miles

exhaust rubber missing from front pipe

front coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2016 69,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rubber missing from front pipe

front coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,573 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front exhaust corroded

front springs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,984 miles

front exhaust corroded

front springs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,338 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 41,127 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,535 miles

airbag warning light stays on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

airbag warning light stays on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,173 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,707 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,306 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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VK04 FFM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK04 FFM, 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 VK04 FFM registered?

VK04 FFM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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