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BU04 TLY

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 TLY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2015 71,201 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 63,567 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,518 miles

offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,531 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Feb 2011 45,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rearexhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 32,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 25,399 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 26 May 2007 18,047 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 TLY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

BU04 TLY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is BU04 TLY safe to buy?

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