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DF04 BKX

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,251 mi
Last recorded94,251 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 BKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,251 miles

Front exhaust mount missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light not illuminating (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust mount missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light not illuminating (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,749 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 87,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres tread low 3mm

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,235 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 69,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,094 miles

plastic sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

plastic sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,734 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,165 miles

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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DF04 BKX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF04 BKX, 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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DF04 BKX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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