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BW04 PFU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,120 mi
Last recorded98,120 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3.1 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3.0 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,648 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,427 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,407 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,380 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 84,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,033 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 69,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,152 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,954 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,226 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 PFU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BW04 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

BW04 PFU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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