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BN54 OBM

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,521 mi
Last recorded113,521 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OBM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,521 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 113,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,965 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,816 miles

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

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

both headlights have poor output

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,964 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,157 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 69,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,302 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 61,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,470 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,266 miles

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

handbrake travel high

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 OBM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN54 OBM, 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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What year was BN54 OBM registered?

BN54 OBM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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