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OE04 BKA

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,169 mi
Last recorded52,169 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 BKA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,169 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,900 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,862 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 48,862 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,881 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 47,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,499 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,315 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,815 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,476 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 20,764 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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OE04 BKA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE04 BKA, 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 OE04 BKA registered?

OE04 BKA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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