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BX54 HNR

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 89,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front floor pans

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,193 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 83,186 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,245 miles

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

both front suspension areas starting to rust

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,560 miles

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

power steering pipes damp

some areas under vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,559 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

power steering pipes damp

some areas under vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,468 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light on

front brake pads getting low

power steering pipes damp from bottle

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,468 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads getting low

power steering pipes damp from bottle

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

wipers poor

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,618 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,063 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,639 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 47,639 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,543 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 31,431 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HNR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HNR, 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 HNR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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