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BT54 PUJ

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,618 mi
Last recorded157,618 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 PUJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2022 157,618 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arches near subframe mounting and chassis legs showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in engine bay, mounted on OSF chassis leg (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened steering and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 157,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 157,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 157,154 miles

Front floors rusty

Front inner wings rusty

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear under sills and chassis legs surface rust

Pass 15 Oct 2019 156,500 miles

Front brake pads low

Headlights poor

Heavy corrosion to underbody (front floors and sills), suspension and brake pipes

O/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2019 156,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front brake pads low

Headlights poor

Heavy corrosion to underbody (front floors and sills), suspension and brake pipes

N/s no plate light not working

O/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2018 142,665 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges 195/55/15

Both rear axle trailing arm bushes separating

Exhaust system corroding and flexi weak

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,107 miles

Front tyres going bald on inner edges

General underbody corrosion to floors, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Headlights poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,824 miles

General corrosion to suspension underbody and brake pipes

N/s/r tyre low on tread on edges

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

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

Suspension bushes cracked and perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 119,824 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

General corrosion to suspension underbody and brake pipes

N/s/r tyre low on tread on edges

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

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

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

Suspension bushes cracked and perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,037 miles

Both front floors slightly corrored

Fail 3 Nov 2015 107,037 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front floors slightly corrored

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,875 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,316 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,357 miles

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

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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BT54 PUJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT54 PUJ, 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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BT54 PUJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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