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BF54 USB

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,734 mi
Last recorded53,734 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 USB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,734 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tread

Fail 21 Sep 2015 53,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,561 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre the inner tread area is wearing low.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,798 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,244 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damaged 185/65/14HR 025199

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,940 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre outer tread area wearing low

Fail 16 Sep 2008 24,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre outer tread area wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,946 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER TREAD AREA BALD

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 USB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF54 USB, 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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BF54 USB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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