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BV04 XOL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

178,209 mi
Last recorded178,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XOL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 178,209 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Dec 2022 174,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

under sealed

vehicle fitted with sills covers

Pass 6 Dec 2021 163,548 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 158,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 138,613 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 125,435 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 15 May 2018 125,427 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 11 May 2017 114,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 18 May 2016 96,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 16 May 2015 81,221 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 66,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 51,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,282 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 33,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,017 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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BV04 XOL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BV04 XOL, 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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BV04 XOL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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