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BL04 KUG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,021 mi
Last recorded47,021 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 47,021 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 47,004 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,907 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 42,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,384 miles

Front pads worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,056 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 32,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,056 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 22,698 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 16,807 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 16,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 15,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 13,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,090 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 KUG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL04 KUG, 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 KUG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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