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AK04 BZT

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,982 mi
Last recorded49,982 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BZT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 49,982 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 49,982 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 49,873 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak possible O/S inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 49,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak possible O/S inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 49,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple under bonnet brake lines greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive under master cylinder area unable to determine the source during inspection, potentially from brake fluid top up (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point/floor repair covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and primary groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point covered in underseal, corroded where flaking away

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

general age related corrosion to underbody and suspension

Fail 21 Oct 2022 49,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple under bonnet brake lines greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive under master cylinder area unable to determine the source during inspection, potentially from brake fluid top up (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point/floor repair covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and primary groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point covered in underseal, corroded where flaking away

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

general age related corrosion to underbody and suspension

Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,030 miles

body / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Fail 17 Jul 2020 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,478 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside floor/jacking mounts areas poor condition (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 48,478 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside floor/jacking mounts areas poor condition (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,800 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside floor jacking areas poor condition (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside slight worn (2.4.G.2)

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

passage wiper blade slight smear advise clean.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,293 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,417 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slight smear.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 43,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slight smear.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,168 miles

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

Wipers slight smear advise clean/replace

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,567 miles

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

Wipers slight smear.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,304 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,226 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,233 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,752 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 14,752 miles

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

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 BZT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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