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BU04 UHM

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,095 mi
Last recorded28,095 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UHM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,095 miles

4X Coil Springs corroded

ABS Rings corroded 2x Front

Brake Disc backing plate corroded 2x front

Brake pipes slightly corroded (Various)

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil 2x Rear (2.7.3)

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated both sides rear

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 17 Sep 2016 28,090 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major Exhaust Leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

4X Coil Springs corroded

ABS Rings corroded 2x Front

Brake Disc backing plate corroded 2x front

Brake pipes slightly corroded (Various)

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil 2x Rear (2.7.3)

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated both sides rear

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,564 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,629 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 11,186 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 11,186 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 8,590 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 8,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 UHM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UHM, 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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BU04 UHM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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