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BP04 CFM

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,150 mi
Last recorded58,150 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 CFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,150 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,036 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,242 miles

body damage.

corrsion exhaust front pipe.

corrsion fuel tank/filler neck.

corrsion suspension components.

heavy corrsion coil springs.

heavy underbody corrsion.

o/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

radiator poor condition.

surface rust brake pipes.

suspension bushes poor condition.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,239 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

body damage.

brake fluid level low.

corrsion exhaust front pipe.

corrsion fuel tank/filler neck.

corrsion suspension components.

heavy corrsion coil springs.

heavy underbody corrsion.

o/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

radiator poor condition.

surface rust brake pipes.

suspension bushes poor condition.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,016 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills have plastic covers

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,016 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all road wheels have trim covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills have plastic covers

Pass 29 May 2012 45,868 miles

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front abs rings poor condition (corroded)

front outer c,v gaiters poor condition

fuel tank poor condition

o/s/f brake pipe just acceptable

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2012 45,865 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front abs rings poor condition (corroded)

front outer c,v gaiters poor condition

fuel tank poor condition

handbrake travel just acceptable

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f brake pipe just acceptable

o/s/f steel wheel rim damaged

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,281 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 36,552 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 36,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2009 32,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 24,481 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,504 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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BP04 CFM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 BP04 CFM, 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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BP04 CFM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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