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BW04 XTC

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 87,154 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to lower wheel arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,296 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 83,296 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,420 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,228 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,872 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 76,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,081 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,155 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 68,475 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,475 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,658 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 52,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,127 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,622 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,656 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 XTC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW04 XTC registered?

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

Is BW04 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 XTC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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