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BU04 UCY

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,823 mi
Last recorded50,823 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UCY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,823 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,769 miles

brake fluid deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2021 50,767 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake fluid deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,651 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,605 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,593 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,242 miles

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

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

Rear silencer mounted close to o/s/r wheel may need adjustment

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,858 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 33,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,580 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 27,575 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,627 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 UCY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

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

Is BU04 UCY safe to buy?

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