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BV04 ULK

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 ULK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 129,793 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 109,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Offside Rear tyre on wear indicators

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' drivers view of road unimpaired (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,353 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside slight play rack inner joint

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not obscuring drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,353 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside both tyres on tread indicators 195 55 15

Offside slight play rack inner joint

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not obscuring drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,423 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,378 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,674 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,801 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 40,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,238 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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BV04 ULK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV04 ULK, 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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BV04 ULK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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