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BW04 RXC

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,427 mi
Last recorded128,427 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 128,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,446 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 109,443 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,420 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,022 miles

front brake pipes coated with grease at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,022 miles

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

front brake pipes coated with grease at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,706 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,091 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 49,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,279 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 41,320 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 41,320 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 4 Jun 2009 37,597 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 37,597 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2008 33,375 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,735 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 RXC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

BW04 RXC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is BW04 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 RXC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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