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BW04 PGU

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,868 mi
Last recorded37,868 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PGU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,868 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 37,868 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,731 miles

Offside Front worn on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 25,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,424 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 23,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

nearside front brake pads appear 50% worn offside front brake pads appear 80% worn

Pass 10 May 2011 21,375 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 19,002 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 10,730 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 10,730 miles

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

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

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 PGU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW04 PGU registered?

BW04 PGU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is BW04 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 PGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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