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BJ04 UKE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,892 mi
Last recorded54,892 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,892 miles

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the Park Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Nov 2020 54,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the Park Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Nov 2019 49,585 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight brake bind O/S front

Fail 11 Nov 2019 49,585 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight brake bind O/S front

Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,850 miles

Both front tyres have worn on outer edges.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 48,850 miles

Both front tyres have worn on outer edges.

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,431 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 45,902 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,617 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

front and rear floors and chassis rails light corrosion

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 8 Nov 2014 42,736 miles

unable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

Fail 7 Nov 2014 42,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

unable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,312 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 40,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,269 miles

unable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

Fail 17 Oct 2012 38,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

unable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,268 miles

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,532 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,434 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,418 miles

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

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

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

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 May 2007 17,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,101 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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BJ04 UKE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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