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BT04 NLE

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,748 mi
Last recorded83,748 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,748 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake imbalance 25%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake imbalance 30%

clutch pedal anti slip is missing

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexy pipe corroned

Fail 19 Nov 2016 83,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake imbalance 25%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake imbalance 30%

clutch pedal anti slip is missing

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexy pipe corroned

Pass 20 Nov 2015 73,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside rear door outer handle insecure

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 73,634 miles

Nearside 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 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread splitting, cords exposed in splits (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside rear door outer handle insecure

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,638 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 67,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 62,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,341 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,429 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,948 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,604 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 24,644 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,644 miles

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,127 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inside edge

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 NLE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT04 NLE, 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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BT04 NLE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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