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VF53 BMY

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,180 mi
Last recorded78,180 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 BMY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,180 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,026 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,990 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,641 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front floors slight corrosion

both rear tyres deteriorated cracks in sidewalls & tread area

Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,834 miles

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

both front floors by jacking points slight corrosion

both rear tyres deteriorated cracks in sidewalls & tread area

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front floors have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front floors have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,598 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front floors have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,066 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,965 miles

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,817 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,815 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,891 miles

nearside front tyre, edges wearing not in center three quarters of tyre.

nearside non obligatory wing mirror slightly insicure,taped up at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre, edges wearing not in center three quarters of tyre.

nearside non obligatory wing mirror slightly insicure,taped up at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,281 miles

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

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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VF53 BMY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VF53 BMY, 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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VF53 BMY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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