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BG04 VZA

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,025 mi
Last recorded59,025 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VZA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 59,022 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,879 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,813 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 51,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,906 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge (raised section)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 33,900 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge (raised section)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,144 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge (raised section)

N/S/R Tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,082 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,145 miles

SRS light on dash

Pass 13 May 2010 23,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,327 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 20,327 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,682 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 VZA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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