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BC53 BXA

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,485 mi
Last recorded53,485 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BXA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 53,485 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Underside has some surface rust

Pass 11 May 2017 48,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,210 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads low and both outer c.v boots cracking

wipers poor

Fail 25 Apr 2016 46,210 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads low and both outer c.v boots cracking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers poor

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washer jet wipers poor condition.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washer jet wipers poor condition.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,595 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 38,630 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,321 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 26,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,357 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 10,293 miles

BOTH FROUNT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

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 BXA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

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

Is BC53 BXA safe to buy?

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