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AJ04 BFK

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,522 mi
Last recorded95,522 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BFK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,522 miles

Brake fluid belowvmax mark

Engine oil leak

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front lower floor slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake fluid belowvmax mark

Engine oil leak

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front lower floor slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,729 miles

middle and rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2014 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

middle and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,823 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 80,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight variation on nearside front brake disc

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,758 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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AJ04 BFK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ04 BFK, 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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AJ04 BFK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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