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BV54 NKG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,644 mi
Last recorded76,644 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 NKG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 76,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 64,705 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 62,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.2)

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

EML LIGHT ON AND AIR BAG TELL TALE INOP

Front X2 WIPERS POOR CLEARING AND RATTLEING

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear O/S/ AND N/S RADIUS ARM LARGE BUSHES SPLITING

Front BONNET SECOND LATCH INOP AND BONNET PUSHED BACK

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,722 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 54,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,123 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 44,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,631 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle/bonnet bent,but still secure

Fail 18 Feb 2013 35,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Accident damage to front of vehicle/bonnet bent,but still secure

Handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,235 miles

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

air bag light staying on

Fail 14 Feb 2012 25,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 19 Feb 2010 14,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 14,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,278 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

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)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BV54 NKG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BV54 NKG, 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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What year was BV54 NKG registered?

BV54 NKG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is BV54 NKG safe to buy?

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