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BW04 RXU

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,007 mi
Last recorded77,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RXU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,598 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 64,598 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,285 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 34,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,612 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

fuel tank corroded but dry

Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,112 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 26,567 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

timing belt due for replacement every 72 months or 90000 miles

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,567 miles

timing belt due for replacement every 72 months or 90000 miles

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,696 miles

air con faulty not working

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,152 miles

rear exhaust getting corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,329 miles

rear brakes noisy, squeel.should get them checked out in near future

Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,489 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 11,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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 RXU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RXU, 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 RXU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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