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BU04 UKB

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,267 mi
Last recorded69,267 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis and suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp worn (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis and suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 66,619 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 66,619 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 63,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

headlamp lens faded

Pass 8 May 2015 56,486 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 56,486 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 52,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 48,203 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 48,203 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 42,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 20,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,175 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 14,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UKB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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