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BG54 EUZ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,665 mi
Last recorded122,665 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EUZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

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

headlamps deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2016 122,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

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

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,930 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 85,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,242 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,241 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,669 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,882 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2011 59,882 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,722 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 52,722 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,614 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 41,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,443 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm, offside rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,249 miles

Bonnet catch seized.

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low on edge.

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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BG54 EUZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG54 EUZ, 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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BG54 EUZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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