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BG53 OGF

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OGF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 104,998 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

CORROSION O/S/F CHASSIS LEG

O/S/R AND N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED AND SPLIT

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,120 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 92,120 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,471 miles

both outer cv boots perished

front brake discs worn

radiator corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 79,471 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both outer cv boots perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,421 miles

srs light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,073 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,638 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,181 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,534 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,921 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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BG53 OGF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG53 OGF, 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 BG53 OGF registered?

BG53 OGF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BG53 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 OGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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