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BG04 YAU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,387 mi
Last recorded54,387 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on edges and nearside front slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,934 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 42,092 miles

front exhaust mounting rubber missing

front n/s and o/s brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2013 40,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,735 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 38,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 37,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 31,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YAU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YAU, 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 BG04 YAU registered?

BG04 YAU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is BG04 YAU safe to buy?

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