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BJ54 NTM

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 NTM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 69,846 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,001 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 68,993 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))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,989 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 66,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 66,518 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 66,499 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 65,613 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,665 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,698 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 63,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,588 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,979 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,084 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,286 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

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

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,279 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,890 miles

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

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

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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BJ54 NTM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ54 NTM, 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 BJ54 NTM registered?

BJ54 NTM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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