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BW04 RXG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 94,079 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,510 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,503 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,157 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,425 miles

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

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

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

exaust slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,559 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 36,208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 29,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,895 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 21,895 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RXG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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