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BL04 KUP

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 KUP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,150 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

some under body corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

some under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 73,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,560 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,560 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,735 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 57,735 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,118 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,804 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,390 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,202 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 37,202 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 30,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,180 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 18,943 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 18,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 KUP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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