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DF04 BYH

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,936 mi
Last recorded117,936 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,936 miles

eml on

n/s inner sill is corroded

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 102,335 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,640 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front heat shield loose

Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in rear tyre

front heat shield loose

Pass 15 May 2014 82,309 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2013 75,216 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 75,216 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)

Offside 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 6 Jun 2012 67,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,295 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front discs worn

Fail 5 Jun 2009 39,928 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,928 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 BYH 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 78.6%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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