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BP53 JCZ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,575 mi
Last recorded81,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 JCZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,575 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 81,563 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,344 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Dec 2015 79,344 miles

Nearside Rear 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,402 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,401 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has damage no chord visible

Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,976 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wall kerb damage

outer sills covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2013 72,976 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wall kerb damage

outer sills covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,542 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f + n/s/r tyres have slight cuts on sidewall

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,157 miles

Battery insecure

damage and splits too n/s/f n/s/r tyres

outer sills not tested covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,917 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,610 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,360 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 39,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,075 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot/fuel flap release insecure

wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,075 miles

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

boot/fuel flap release insecure

wipers smear slightly

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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BP53 JCZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver 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 BP53 JCZ, 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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BP53 JCZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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