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BW04 XRB

2004 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 131,992 miles

Sill covers fitted

floor area rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2022 131,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of bottom arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of bottom arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 126,722 miles

fuel tank has slight dampness

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,162 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 122,151 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 111,475 miles

Front nearside and offside floor sections rusty / derv tank has slight dampness around/

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,910 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 137,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 131,524 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 124,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 6 Jul 2015 124,714 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,411 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 117,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2013 109,042 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,681 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,445 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,891 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 54,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,359 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 XRB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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