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BX54 HPN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,269 mi
Last recorded103,269 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,269 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,602 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 84,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,274 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2013 77,199 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,028 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2011 66,439 miles

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

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

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

both c/v boots perished

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear speed rateing different

o/s/ c/v boot perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,270 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Oct 2009 47,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,498 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,074 miles

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

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

front tyres 3mm

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 HPN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX54 HPN, 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 HPN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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