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BU04 UKK

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,323 mi
Last recorded79,323 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,323 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot Well Showing Signs Of Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot Well Showing Signs Of Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,933 miles

Exhaust Centre Section Condition Deteriorated But Not Leaking

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 72,933 miles

Exhaust Centre Section Condition Deteriorated But Not Leaking

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,246 miles

Middle Exhaust Section Condition Deteriorated But Not Leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,246 miles

Middle Exhaust Section Condition Deteriorated But Not Leaking

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Edges

Rear Exhaust Silencer Condition Deteriorated But Not Leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,027 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 50,968 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,656 miles

Airbag light on.

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

Heavy wear at inner shoulders of both front tyres.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,696 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,825 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 35,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,114 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 UKK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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