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BN54 CAU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,348 mi
Last recorded77,348 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 CAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint of cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint of cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 75,673 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear frontmost lower (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

o/s/f section off chassis showing some damage

Fail 14 Apr 2016 70,637 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear frontmost lower (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

engine management lamp on during test

o/s/f section off chassis showing some damage

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,170 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 66,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,465 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,306 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REGISTRATION PLATES SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,347 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,114 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THERE INNER EDGES TO 1.6MM AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE OUTER SIDEWALLS.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,580 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,555 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 8 Oct 2007 17,965 miles

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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BN54 CAU 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 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 BN54 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 CAU registered?

BN54 CAU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is BN54 CAU safe to buy?

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