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DF04 BXU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,083 mi
Last recorded66,083 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 BXU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,083 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,613 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,613 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 56,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,718 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,587 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 40,587 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 33,369 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all starting to split along tread line.

Pass 10 May 2010 33,369 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all starting to split along tread line.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,740 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 14,313 miles

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

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 BXU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF04 BXU, 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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What year was DF04 BXU registered?

DF04 BXU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is DF04 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 BXU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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