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BJ04 UHW

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,713 mi
Last recorded76,713 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UHW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 76,713 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 76,713 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,708 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid leval low ?

engine oil + coolant levals low topped up on test

front number plate deterated

hand brake travel advise adjustment

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2011 64,703 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid leval low ?

engine oil + coolant levals low topped up on test

front number plate deterated

hand brake travel advise adjustment

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2010 56,294 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,904 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 45,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BJ04 UHW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ04 UHW, 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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BJ04 UHW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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