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BW04 RMU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,490 mi
Last recorded73,490 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear end has damage

Fail 9 Apr 2015 73,489 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

rear end has damage

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,885 miles

Damage to rear bumper and boot lid

Fail 22 Apr 2014 58,885 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Damage to rear bumper and boot lid

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,547 miles

damage to rear bumper and boot lid

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to screen

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,263 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2011 27,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre cuts on sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,183 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,528 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 RMU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

BW04 RMU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is BW04 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 RMU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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