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BX04 WSZ

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,062 mi
Last recorded42,062 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 WSZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,062 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,572 miles

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

NOTE. when rear of car jacked up off side rear road wheel catching rear exhaust silensor

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

both near side front and rear tyre outer side walls scrubbed

off side front suspension coil spring starting to rust

Fail 18 May 2010 31,572 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOTE. when rear of car jacked up off side rear road wheel catching rear exhaust silensor

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both near side front and rear tyre outer side walls scrubbed

off side front suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,580 miles

Note;- On "wheel-free" , the offside rear road wheel in catching exhaust rear silencer box.

Note;- exhaust manifold down-pipe heat sheild is loose/insecure.

Note;- nearside rear tyre slightly scuffed on outter wall.

Note;- radiator in poor state, core has surface corrosion & signs of faint leaks.

Note;- rear wiper blade torn/slpit.

Note;- scratches on bonnet & fuel flap area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 28,580 miles

Note;- On "wheel-free" , the offside rear road wheel in catching exhaust rear silencer box.

Note;- exhaust manifold down-pipe heat sheild is loose/insecure.

Note;- nearside rear tyre slightly scuffed on outter wall.

Note;- radiator in poor state, core has surface corrosion & signs of faint leaks.

Note;- rear wiper blade torn/slpit.

Note;- scratches on bonnet & fuel flap area.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 25,589 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 25,589 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)

Pass 3 May 2007 22,546 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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BX04 WSZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BX04 WSZ, 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 BX04 WSZ registered?

BX04 WSZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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