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BU04 ZHD

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,586 mi
Last recorded68,586 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZHD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 68,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,812 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle precriebed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 55,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under vehicle precriebed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,716 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,712 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 40,973 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge outside of full tread depth

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,973 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge outside of full tread depth

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,027 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 20,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,986 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 8,213 miles

Offside Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,213 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 ZHD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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