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BF54 WXL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,582 miles

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

n/s/f door handle surround broken

Fail 1 Oct 2011 97,582 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f door handle surround broken

Fail 19 Aug 2010 86,422 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,115 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,600 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 37,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 WXL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

BF54 WXL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is BF54 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 WXL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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