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BU04 UHY

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,970 mi
Last recorded64,970 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,970 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,850 miles

1.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on outer edges 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted 3.exhaust system corroded 4.air filter body insecure 5.clutc pedal rubber worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on outer edges 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted 3.exhaust system corroded 4.air filter body insecure 5.clutc pedal rubber worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,616 miles

Near side head lamp glass crazed

Off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 50,616 miles

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

Near side head lamp glass crazed

Off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,345 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,327 miles

tread low on rear tyres [185/65t14]

Fail 3 Jun 2009 26,327 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tread low on rear tyres [185/65t14]

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,107 miles

tread low on front tyres

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 UHY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

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

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