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BU04 SZW

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,517 mi
Last recorded80,517 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SZW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,360 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 74,360 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,427 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,877 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,939 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,245 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,211 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 37,211 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,023 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 SZW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

BU04 SZW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is BU04 SZW safe to buy?

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