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MA04 BKU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,053 mi
Last recorded51,053 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 BKU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,442 miles

both front tyres just legal

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking permit in A zone

Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,012 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 15,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MA04 BKU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA04 BKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA04 BKU registered?

MA04 BKU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is MA04 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA04 BKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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