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BW04 XJU

2004 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,916 mi
Last recorded122,916 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 XJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,916 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 122,916 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2015 117,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,220 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 100,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 100,846 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 90,631 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 90,631 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 71,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 59,038 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,056 miles

exhaust flexy noisey

n/s/r speed rating different

o/s/f tyre 3mm

slightly bent inner wheel rim o/s/f

Fail 19 May 2008 48,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

exhaust flexy noisey

front pads low

n/s/r speed rating different

o/s/f tyre 3mm

slightly bent inner wheel rim o/s/f

Pass 15 May 2007 33,338 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 XJU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

BW04 XJU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BW04 XJU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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