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BU04 UHN

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UHN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 107,564 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,564 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 95,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 86,743 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 79,822 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 70,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 70,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 59,507 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 59,507 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 47,293 miles

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

nearside rear tyre casing starting to crack/perish

Fail 19 May 2009 47,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres casings starting to crack/perish

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2008 35,441 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2008 35,441 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2007 22,738 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 UHN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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