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BU04 SNZ

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,457 mi
Last recorded50,457 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SNZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,457 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 50,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,878 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 39,874 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,390 miles

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

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

Tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2016 31,390 miles

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

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

Tyres perished

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,339 miles

both CV gaiters perishing

both rear tyres perishing

front & rear brake discs rusty

n/s/front tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge & perishing

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,996 miles

all four tyres cracked in tread.

front discs rusty.

Pass 24 May 2010 25,276 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 27 May 2009 19,805 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 19,805 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 13,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,095 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 SNZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU04 SNZ, 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 BU04 SNZ registered?

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

Is BU04 SNZ safe to buy?

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