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BT53 FHY

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,207 mi
Last recorded120,207 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FHY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,207 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2017 120,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 133,856 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 133,856 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,917 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 100,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Strong advise offside rear tyre inner sidewall deterioarated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 100,686 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Strong advise offside rear tyre inner sidewall deterioarated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

front brake imblance 29%

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2013 91,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2012 88,091 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,091 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,244 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,383 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 78,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,192 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,222 miles

ns blade split

nsr and spare tyre low

slight cut osr tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2007 35,582 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

large difference in rear brake performance readings service brake OS 200 NS 130 park brake OS 200 NS 140 (ALL BRAKES LOCKING)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,582 miles

large difference in rear brake performance readings service brake OS 200 NS 130 park brake OS 200 NS 140 (ALL BRAKES LOCKING)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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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BT53 FHY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT53 FHY, 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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BT53 FHY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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