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BG04 NGN

2004 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

236,017 mi
Last recorded236,017 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NGN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 236,017 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all round under side suspenion (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes all round (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor aera (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all round on shockers (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 236,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all round under side suspenion (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes all round (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor aera (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all round on shockers (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 221,821 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 206,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2015 206,259 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil springs corroded but compolete

Pass 24 Jul 2014 190,536 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 189,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light is on

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 189,235 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light is on

front tyres are bald on the inner edges of tread

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 161,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 142,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 118,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,750 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,750 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,115 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,521 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 NGN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NGN, 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 NGN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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