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BA04 MVF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,893 mi
Last recorded128,893 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 MVF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 128,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 128,490 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake/clutch pedal antislip pads part worn

fuel filler flap insecure

oil level on min mark

Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,069 miles

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr,osr (2.4.G.2)

both headlights in poor condition

both outer cv boots perished

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

nsf tyre worn low on tread on outer edge

oil level low

Fail 29 Aug 2017 115,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr,osr (2.4.G.2)

both headlights in poor condition

both outer cv boots perished

engine light on

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

nsf tyre worn low on tread on outer edge

oil level low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,660 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 102,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corrodid

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,173 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 51,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,811 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 30,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,148 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,262 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 14,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BA04 MVF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BA04 MVF, 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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BA04 MVF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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