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BU04 UKD

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UKD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,632 miles

Advanced corrosion in front chassis near lower wishbone mounts.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

First exhaust rubber mount perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Advanced corrosion in front chassis near lower wish bone mounts.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

First exhaust rubber perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Second lambda sensor cable tied to exhaust system.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,116 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,957 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,541 miles

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

both front headlamps are crased

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,992 miles

front discs showing wear

front tyres slight wear on inner edges 195/55/15v

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/f floor & areas of chassis showing corrossion

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,633 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,147 miles

rear pads approx 50% worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,366 miles

o/s/f floor area surface corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,836 miles

exhaust CAT RATTLING

front pads 80% worn/discs showing wear

o/s/r tyre poor condition/perished

Pass 25 May 2007 17,259 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 17,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UKD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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