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BL04 FRU

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,764 mi
Last recorded57,764 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FRU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,764 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 57,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,691 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,777 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,939 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,455 miles

osf wheel bearing slight play

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 FRU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BL04 FRU, 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 BL04 FRU registered?

BL04 FRU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is BL04 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 FRU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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