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BL54 OKV

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,690 mi
Last recorded99,690 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OKV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 99,690 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 99,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 90,154 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 90,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 80,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 64,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2013 55,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,221 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,093 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,438 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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BL54 OKV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL54 OKV, 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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BL54 OKV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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