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BL04 FRN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,698 mi
Last recorded101,698 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FRN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 101,698 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to rise in performance than o/s.. (3.7.B.5b)

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

light corrosion o/s n/s front floor

Fail 17 May 2016 101,539 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

light corrosion o/s n/s front floor

Pass 22 May 2015 92,546 miles

Vehicle underbody has slight corroson

Pass 16 May 2014 81,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 65,977 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 56,797 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 45,282 miles

n.s.f washer jet not working

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

Pass 12 May 2010 38,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2009 32,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 32,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,435 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,816 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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BL04 FRN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL04 FRN, 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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BL04 FRN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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