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BW53 YRU

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,208 mi
Last recorded147,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YRU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 147,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 132,858 miles

195/55 r15 85h

damage to n/s/r outersill

engine oil leaks

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r brake pads worn low recommend attention

outersill covers fitted

strong smell of diesel under bonnet but no obvious leaks recommend attention

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Fail 2 Feb 2016 132,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

outersill covers fitted

195/55 r15 85h

damage to n/s/r outersill

engine oil leaks

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r brake pads worn low recommend attention

strong smell of diesel under bonnet but no obvious leaks recommend attention

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,424 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 115,420 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 102,894 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 102,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,883 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)

plastic cover on o/s track rod end.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,083 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 74,049 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,074 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 60,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,317 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,924 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,865 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 13,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 8,395 miles

Offside 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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BW53 YRU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BW53 YRU, 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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BW53 YRU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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