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KR53 BSX

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,897 mi
Last recorded78,897 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BSX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,897 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 78,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,548 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 76,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,433 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 73,253 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,654 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 70,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,019 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front disc corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,298 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,063 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 50,862 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,368 miles

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

sill have cover on unable to check properly

Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,798 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,863 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,555 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,591 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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KR53 BSX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KR53 BSX, 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 KR53 BSX registered?

KR53 BSX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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