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BF04 VAM

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,886 mi
Last recorded98,886 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VAM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,886 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,591 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,709 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,858 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 54,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,750 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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BF04 VAM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF04 VAM, 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 BF04 VAM registered?

BF04 VAM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is BF04 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 VAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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