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BG54 EWL

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EWL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,105 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,052 miles

o/s rear door handle loose

Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,052 miles

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

o/s rear door handle loose

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,479 miles

front tyre wear on inner edges

o/s rear outer door handle insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,479 miles

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

front tyre wear on inner edges

o/s rear outer door handle insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,131 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 55,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,804 miles

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

shock absorbers slight dampness x4

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre scrubbed inside edge

n/s rear tyre slight uneven tread

Fail 28 Oct 2010 46,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre scrubbed inside edge

n/s rear tyre slight uneven tread

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,114 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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BG54 EWL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG54 EWL, 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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BG54 EWL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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