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BF54 WDL

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,178 mi
Last recorded78,178 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WDL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,178 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,614 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 67,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 60,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres very badly worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread crackinmg

oil level on minimum

rear discs discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,995 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,995 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,309 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 19,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,685 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 16,685 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BF54 WDL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF54 WDL, 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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BF54 WDL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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