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BG04 WAU

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,960 mi
Last recorded74,960 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 WAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 74,960 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dip beams (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 74,895 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dip beams (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,400 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 53,081 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 53,081 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,541 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 52,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,429 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,293 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,207 miles

Centre to rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,115 miles

front brakes out of balance slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,680 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 21,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 17,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,374 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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BG04 WAU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG04 WAU, 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 BG04 WAU registered?

BG04 WAU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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