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BW04 XTR

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,156 mi
Last recorded80,156 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 XTR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,156 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,174 miles

nearside stop lamp dim/dull compared to nearside

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

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

engine oil level below minimum

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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

engine oil level below minimum

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

nearside stop lamp dim/dull compared to nearside

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 70,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,530 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)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,530 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 4 Aug 2011 55,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,455 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on shoulders

Fail 31 Jul 2008 34,437 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on shoulders

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,010 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 27,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XTR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

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

Is BW04 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 XTR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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