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DF04 BYB

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,725 mi
Last recorded73,725 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 BYB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,324 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 53,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,505 miles

offside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,181 miles

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

all other tyre treads worn

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 BYB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF04 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

DF04 BYB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is DF04 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 BYB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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