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BU04 ZHE

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,166 mi
Last recorded61,166 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,166 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,672 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,747 miles

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,152 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,653 miles

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,066 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,090 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 24,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 17,319 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 ZHE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 ZHE registered?

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

Is BU04 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 ZHE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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