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BK54 MUE

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,547 mi
Last recorded83,547 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 MUE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,547 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,456 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 78,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box stating to corrode

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box stating to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,666 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,364 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,715 miles

rear brake discs pitted

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,409 miles

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

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

front and rear tracking out

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 23,382 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,382 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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BK54 MUE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BK54 MUE, 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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BK54 MUE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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