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BU04 SKJ

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,931 mi
Last recorded75,931 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,931 miles

SRS system suspect ?? offside front floor / rear inner sills coroded,coolant light on ??

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,622 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,159 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,059 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,479 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)

vehicle very dirty

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,465 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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BU04 SKJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU04 SKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 SKJ registered?

BU04 SKJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is BU04 SKJ safe to buy?

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