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VK54 FFU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,955 mi
Last recorded69,955 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 FFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,955 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 69,955 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,168 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 62,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all tyre edges worn low

temporary coolant expansion tank cap fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,978 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,398 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2012 47,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,025 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 35,503 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,623 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,175 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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VK54 FFU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK54 FFU, 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 VK54 FFU registered?

VK54 FFU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is VK54 FFU safe to buy?

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