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BW04 RXS

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,207 mi
Last recorded40,207 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RXS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 40,207 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 40,207 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,822 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front headlamp washer outer casing missing

offside rear bumper damaged no sharp edges

Fail 10 Dec 2013 38,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front headlamp washer outer casing missing

offside rear bumper damaged no sharp edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,812 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

NERA SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT COVERED IN MILLDEW

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT DISC CORRODED

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,934 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,364 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,217 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,273 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 RXS is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

BW04 RXS is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is BW04 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 RXS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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