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YC04 BBX

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,899 mi
Last recorded72,899 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 BBX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,464 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,625 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 61,542 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,570 miles

exhaust centre corroded.

tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2011 52,214 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Pass 21 May 2010 45,251 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 35,722 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 33,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,064 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 27,064 miles

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

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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YC04 BBX 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 89.5%.

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 YC04 BBX, 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 YC04 BBX registered?

YC04 BBX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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