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BA04 ELV

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,975 mi
Last recorded70,975 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 ELV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2019 70,975 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,928 miles

both headlamp reflectors poor

Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both headlamp reflectors poor

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,315 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,160 miles

fog light switch stiff but still works

hazard warning light stiff but still works

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,159 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,165 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

fog light switch needs good press to operate

Fail 11 Jul 2011 37,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,976 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,981 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 20,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,923 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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BA04 ELV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BA04 ELV, 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 BA04 ELV registered?

BA04 ELV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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