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BL54 OLE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,607 mi
Last recorded73,607 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,607 miles

slight rusty underside due to age

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 70,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 64,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,053 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2017 59,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,677 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 47,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,993 miles

engine man light on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,741 miles

advise back box to middle pipe join corrosion

eng man light on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,974 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,722 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,160 miles

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

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

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 OLE 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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