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HD04 BSU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,515 mi
Last recorded94,515 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 BSU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,515 miles

both CV gaiters cracking

both rear shocks damp

child seat fitted not allowing full check of adult seat belt

corrosion in various places

offside front tyre on legal limit and wearing on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,698 miles

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

front discs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

front discs worn

Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,380 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,290 miles

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

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,448 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 40,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,666 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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HD04 BSU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HD04 BSU, 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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HD04 BSU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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