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BW53 TPZ

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,208 mi
Last recorded154,208 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 TPZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 154,208 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

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

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion around BOTH front suspension lower arms

Fail 15 Feb 2016 154,208 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

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

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion around BOTH front suspension lower arms

Pass 11 Feb 2015 138,237 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust system deteriorated

steel wheel fitted off side front

Fail 11 Feb 2015 138,237 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steel wheel fitted off side front

Fail 8 Feb 2014 120,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 120,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,812 miles

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

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

abs ring cracked offside front

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,746 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,763 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,763 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,331 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,042 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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BW53 TPZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW53 TPZ, 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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BW53 TPZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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