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BF54 FXL

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,934 mi
Last recorded105,934 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 100,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

floor area heavily corroded

offside rear door handle damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,645 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,077 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 74,487 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,881 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,261 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,954 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 54,950 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,720 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 46,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,835 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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BF54 FXL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BF54 FXL, 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 BF54 FXL registered?

BF54 FXL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is BF54 FXL safe to buy?

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