MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front tyre on worn on outer edge
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding ... advise monitor and repair as required (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread block cut close to chords ... advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs corroding
surface corrosion to underside ... various places
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding ... advise monitor and repair as required (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread block cut close to chords ... advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs corroding
surface corrosion to underside ... various places
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroding … advise monitor condition (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
surface corrosion in numerous places under car but not yet to excess
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
brake back plates corroding
non standard exhaust fitted
surface corrosion in various places .. not yet excessive …. note sill trims obscure full inspection
various (old ? ) oil / fluid leaks … but not pooling under car
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearing ref brake binding
Oil leak gearbox ()
rear exhaust cable tied into position ....and slight leak
various corrosion places under car but not yet to excess
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour excess black smoke (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area ...drippping (2.3.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearing ref brake binding
rear exhaust cable tied into position ....and slight leak
various corrosion places under car but not yet to excess
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside headlight pattern deteriorating slightly
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around non std exhaust box joint to main system (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bushes deteriorating generally ...but no excess play at this time
coil springs corroding
evidence of (old) oil ,fuel and pas fluid leaks ...advise investigation
surface corrosion in places under car
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion to both sides of floor area / jacking points but not to excess at this time
engine management light on
non standard exhaust box fitted / mounting is secured to antiroll bar in mounting bracket area (advise req further attention)
oil leaks
wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wipers split
exhaust system corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wipers split
exhaust system corroding
Evidence of oil leak around Undertray.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Plastic Engine Cover fitted.
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Plastic Undertray fitted.
Evidence of oil leak around Undertray.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Plastic Engine Cover fitted.
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Plastic Undertray fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Plastic Engine Cover fitted.
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Plastic Undertray fitted.
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Plastic Engine Cover fitted.
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Plastic Undertray fitted.
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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BL04 PDU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BL04 PDU, 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 PDU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2004.
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