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BF54 WDV

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,064 mi
Last recorded48,064 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,064 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 48,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre part worn fitted 13 years old

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 45,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,435 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 42,427 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 41,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,903 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,223 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,566 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,941 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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BF54 WDV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 WDV registered?

BF54 WDV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 WDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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