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BG04 ERY

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,140 mi
Last recorded79,140 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ERY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,140 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 79,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel inner rim bent slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2014 71,240 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel inner rim bent slightly

o/s/r antiroll bar mouting bracket bent

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,933 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,232 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,657 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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BG04 ERY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG04 ERY, 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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BG04 ERY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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