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BW04 PGX

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,705 mi
Last recorded147,705 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PGX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 147,705 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,350 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 141,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 141,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 130,435 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 125,109 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn

both front anti roll bar links worn

exhaust corroded and worn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 119,809 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,699 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim off side front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 111,699 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim off side front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 41,822 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 41,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,807 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 39,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,388 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 PGX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

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

Is BW04 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 PGX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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