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YF53 FBU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,353 mi
Last recorded51,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 FBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 51,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 Dec 2017 41,808 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,705 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,393 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread & sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,318 miles

Plastic body trim prevents a full inspection of inner/outer body sill prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,014 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,396 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,392 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,121 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,696 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,080 miles

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

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

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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YF53 FBU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YF53 FBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 FBU registered?

YF53 FBU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is YF53 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 FBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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