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BW04 PCX

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,189 mi
Last recorded60,189 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 60,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded, trailing arm mounting area, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 59,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded, trailing arm mounting area, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,432 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,393 miles

both rear inner sills and both rear chassis corroding but ok at test

offside front door mirror backing insecure but ok at test

visible pattern only on inner edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror backing getting insecure

visible pattern only on inner edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,001 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,383 miles

o/s door mirror cover loose

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,217 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,776 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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BW04 PCX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BW04 PCX, 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 BW04 PCX registered?

BW04 PCX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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