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BC53 BXE

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,214 mi
Last recorded85,214 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BXE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,214 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,670 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,253 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pair (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pair near metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding Badly bound (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 45,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 29,259 miles

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

very slight surface corrosion to o/s front floor pan.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,934 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,326 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 BXE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

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

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