# FA54MSY — ROVER 45 MOT History & Vehicle Check

FA54MSY is a Red ROVER 45, Petrol (1396cc), first registered 2004-11-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FA54MSY — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FA54MSY |
| Make | ROVER |
| Model | 45 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1396cc |
| First registered | 2004-11-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-01-31 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 61.11%
- Total defects recorded: 94

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-01 09:42:47 | PASSED | 90,158 MI | 2019-01-31 00:00:00 |
| 2018-01-26 12:10:02 | FAILED | 90,007 MI | — |
| 2017-01-26 14:36:03 | PASSED | 82,297 MI | 2018-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-26 12:58:33 | FAILED | 82,297 MI | — |
| 2016-01-20 13:00:16 | PASSED | 77,789 MI | 2017-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2016-01-20 11:58:44 | FAILED | 77,789 MI | — |
| 2015-01-26 16:25:49 | PASSED | 73,644 MI | 2016-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2015-01-26 12:09:29 | FAILED | 73,642 MI | — |
| 2014-01-27 14:25:47 | PASSED | 68,439 MI | 2015-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2014-01-27 09:33:46 | FAILED | 68,439 MI | — |
| 2013-01-29 09:39:52 | PASSED | 64,412 MI | 2014-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-29 09:33:28 | FAILED | 64,412 MI | — |
| 2012-01-09 11:16:09 | PASSED | 60,662 MI | 2013-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2012-01-09 09:35:04 | FAILED | 60,662 MI | — |
| 2011-01-05 12:34:06 | PASSED | 57,919 MI | 2012-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2010-01-30 09:45:17 | PASSED | 42,238 MI | 2011-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-24 09:21:14 | PASSED | 26,563 MI | 2010-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-25 17:24:01 | PASSED | 13,580 MI | 2009-01-24 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-02-01 09:42:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: !x LED inop on centre stop lamp
- ADVISORY: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- ADVISORY: park brake lever pivot worn / free play
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S outer (2.5.C.1a)

**2018-01-26 12:10:02 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front tyre worn to 2.2mm & very low on inner edge
- ADVISORY: !x LED inop on centre stop lamp
- ADVISORY: park brake lever pivot worn / free play
- ADVISORY: Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge & poor condition
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S outer (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

**2017-01-26 14:36:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING STARTING TO FAIL (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SPLITTING (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: FUEL FLAP DOESNT OPEN OR CLOSE CORRECTLY
- ADVISORY: Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 BULB INOP (1.2.1b)

**2017-01-26 12:58:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: DASH BOARD UNDER FELT FALLING DOWN ONTO PEDALS
- ADVISORY: Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 BULB INOP (1.2.1b)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING STARTING TO FAIL (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SPLITTING (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: FUEL FLAP DOESNT OPEN OR CLOSE CORRECTLY
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault STAYS ON (5.4.2)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2016-01-20 13:00:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear BRAKE SHOES SQUEAK ON BACK PLATES (OUT OF ADJUSTMENT)?
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS (LENS CRAZED)

**2016-01-20 11:58:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS (LENS CRAZED)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear BRAKE SHOES SQUEAK ON BACK PLATES (OUT OF ADJUSTMENT)?
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2015-01-26 16:25:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: both head lights have poor patterns, (lens crazed)

**2015-01-26 12:09:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FAIL: Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- USER ENTERED: battery loose but not insecure
- USER ENTERED: both head lights have poor patterns, (lens crazed)

**2014-01-27 14:25:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: exhaust corroded

**2014-01-27 09:33:46 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- USER ENTERED: exhaust corroded

**2013-01-29 09:39:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: srs light stays on
- USER ENTERED: battery insecure
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2013-01-29 09:33:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: battery insecure
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- USER ENTERED: srs light stays on

**2012-01-09 11:16:09 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: os front pads getting low
- USER ENTERED: os front brake binding slightly

**2012-01-09 09:35:04 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: os front pads getting low
- USER ENTERED: os front brake binding slightly

**2009-01-24 09:21:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FA54MSY is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FA54MSY. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-23.
