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BC04 HLM

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,272 mi
Last recorded69,272 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HLM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,272 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 69,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,993 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,152 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,592 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,105 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 21,103 miles

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

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

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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BC04 HLM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BC04 HLM, 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 BC04 HLM registered?

BC04 HLM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is BC04 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 HLM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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