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BP04 NFU

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 NFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,770 miles

minor corrosion to underside

minor oil leaks

Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,666 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

minor corrosion to underside

minor oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,557 miles

EML Light illuminated

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2016 84,344 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/R tyre has cords exposed on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both n/s/f and o/s/r tyre inner sidewalls both split. ( No cords at time of test )

EML Light illuminated

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake imbalance front 39

engine mangememt light on

Fail 7 Jan 2015 72,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake imbalance front 39

engine mangememt light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,634 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,634 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,712 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,192 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55x15.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,192 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55x15.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 26,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

airbag light on

fuel tank showing corrosion

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre below limits on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2010 26,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

airbag light on

fuel tank showing corrosion

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre below limits on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,061 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,352 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 NFU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NFU, 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 NFU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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