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MJ54 BWH

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,861 mi
Last recorded69,861 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 BWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,861 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 95,171 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,046 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 66,032 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected brake backing plate catching disc (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor holed corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,618 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 62,618 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 58,009 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,925 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,588 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,554 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 19,554 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,808 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 16,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,518 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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MJ54 BWH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ54 BWH, 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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MJ54 BWH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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