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BT04 NHU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,180 mi
Last recorded108,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 108,180 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 108,137 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 106,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 106,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 104,315 miles

chip in screen

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2020 102,807 miles

exhaust flexi is blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,097 miles

osf floor corroded not prescribed area

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,243 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resultung in excessive movement

Fail 14 Apr 2015 76,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resultung in excessive movement

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,112 miles

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,498 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,086 miles

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

diesewl tank rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroding in places

exhaust system corroding in places

nearside front ABS warning wire rubbing threw on suspension components

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc warped

slight corrosion on exhaust

vehicle covered underneath

Pass 1 May 2007 11,589 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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BT04 NHU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT04 NHU, 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 BT04 NHU registered?

BT04 NHU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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