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BK04 WSZ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 WSZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under side of body corroded at rear

Fail 16 Jul 2018 71,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under side of body corroded at rear

Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,792 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 67,791 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor strengthener (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,608 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,409 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust system corroded & cat/converter internal rattle evident

Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust system corroded & cat/converter internal rattle evident

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front washers weak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre has cracking in the tread

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front washers weak

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has cracking in the tread

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded & poor position

Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,081 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Centre Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded & poor position

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,773 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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BK04 WSZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BK04 WSZ, 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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BK04 WSZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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