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AK04 BZS

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,274 mi
Last recorded58,274 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BZS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 58,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,176 miles

EML on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front foglights inop

Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,176 miles

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

EML on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front foglights inop

Fail 3 Aug 2012 52,089 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

EML LIGHT ON

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,089 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

EML LIGHT ON

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,937 miles

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

cat rattling

rear tyres different size to front

Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cat rattling

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,615 miles

OS WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,222 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 18,222 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)

NO AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT

SURFACE RUST ON FRONT DISCS

WELDING AROUND N/S/R FLOOR AND CHASSIS LEG

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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AK04 BZS is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AK04 BZS, 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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AK04 BZS is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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