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BP04 CKU

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 CKU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2017 95,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,178 miles

Nearside Inner Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 87,126 miles

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)

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

Nearside Inner Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,225 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 68,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 47,504 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 39,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 39,869 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,134 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 32,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 26,819 miles

both headlamp lenses misted up

Pass 22 May 2008 22,916 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,451 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 18,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 CKU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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