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BT54 YHG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,381 mi
Last recorded59,381 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YHG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 59,381 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 59,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,178 miles

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,812 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2013 53,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,709 miles

rear exhaust section corroded / slightly holed

Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust section corroded / slightly holed

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,623 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped on inner edge

rear exhaust section slightly split / blowing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,292 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 44,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,570 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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BT54 YHG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT54 YHG, 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 BT54 YHG registered?

BT54 YHG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BT54 YHG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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