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BJ04 UKG

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,942 mi
Last recorded61,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 61,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 61,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 59,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight free play detected on hand brake lever

Fail 9 Jan 2023 59,633 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight free play detected on hand brake lever

Pass 20 Jan 2022 56,308 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe and rear box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 53,211 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,583 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,563 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,746 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 32,746 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,791 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,899 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 UKG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ04 UKG, 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 BJ04 UKG registered?

BJ04 UKG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 UKG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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