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BG54 ZXT

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,836 mi
Last recorded84,836 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,836 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 84,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,978 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,800 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 65,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

Item removed from drivers view.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper switch intermittent.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 58,154 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

Item removed from drivers view.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper switch intermittent.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,605 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 44,605 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,191 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,063 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,767 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZXT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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