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BX54 HHL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,264 mi
Last recorded103,264 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HHL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 103,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 100,184 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 100,184 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle defective (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,581 miles

n/s and o/s rear radius arm front bushes deterated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,544 miles

both front light lens deterated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,541 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front light lens deterated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,900 miles

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

both front light lens deterated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,167 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,193 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perrishing in tread

Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,193 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s rear tyre perrishing in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,521 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n\s\f tyre cut

n\s\f tyre worn on edge

n\s\r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,307 miles

n\s\f tyre cut

n\s\f tyre worn on edge

n\s\r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2008 40,428 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,428 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,780 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BX54 HHL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX54 HHL, 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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BX54 HHL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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