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BL04 PHN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,662 mi
Last recorded26,662 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 PHN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,662 miles

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PERRISHED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PERRISHED

Fail 15 Jul 2015 26,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PERRISHED

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PERRISHED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 27 May 2014 24,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 22,388 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 22,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 20,976 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 20,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,623 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2010 17,906 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 17,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 16,294 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 16,294 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 13,728 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 13,728 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 11,758 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 PHN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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