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BN54 OCU

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,133 mi
Last recorded163,133 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 163,133 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rears (4.2.A.1a)

both front floors slightly corroded

nearside front fog light broken

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 163,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 205/4516 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported not in mounting (7.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rears (4.2.A.1a)

both front floors slightly corroded

nearside front fog light broken

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 142,259 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 142,259 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 119,625 miles

Exhaust not supported on rear mounting

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 119,625 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust not supported on rear mounting

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,869 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre just legal

small tears offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,030 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,584 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,673 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2009 54,673 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,496 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 40,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 35,298 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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BN54 OCU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN54 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

BN54 OCU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is BN54 OCU safe to buy?

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