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BW04 PVU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,379 mi
Last recorded65,379 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,379 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 64,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing cracks visable (5.2.3 (e))

o/s washer jet weak

outer cv boots perished

rear susp/arm bushed rusty and perished

underside and susp/parts rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,289 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside and susp/parts rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,574 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 55,574 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,736 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,607 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 33,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,901 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 26,901 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,133 miles

rear silencer very weak and corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,056 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer 1/4 3mm

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 PVU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

BW04 PVU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is BW04 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 PVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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