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BC53 BWY

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,695 mi
Last recorded57,695 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BWY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,619 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 25,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake in need of adjustment

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,624 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 20,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,363 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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BC53 BWY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC53 BWY, 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 BC53 BWY registered?

BC53 BWY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is BC53 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC53 BWY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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