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BN04 BCU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,664 mi
Last recorded109,664 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,664 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 106,689 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 106,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,710 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,958 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,958 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,897 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,131 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,131 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,259 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 92,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,575 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,917 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,416 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,065 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 44,063 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in o/s/r/inner side wall shoulder

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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BN04 BCU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN04 BCU, 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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BN04 BCU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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