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BF54 UTZ

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,461 mi
Last recorded47,461 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UTZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 47,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,890 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer door handle is loose

n/s/r tyre has large cuts to the sidewall (not down to the chord)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 41,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer door handle is loose

n/s/r tyre has large cuts to the sidewall (not down to the chord)

water leak(radiator cap is missing)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,094 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 32,544 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,544 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,531 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,166 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,337 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 25,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,190 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 UTZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF54 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

BF54 UTZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is BF54 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 UTZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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