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BX04 XXP

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,018 mi
Last recorded160,018 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XXP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2014 160,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 160,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 141,491 miles

front floors rusty

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Fail 29 Jan 2013 141,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

front floors rusty

ns washer jet inop

Pass 17 Jan 2012 130,816 miles

air bag light on

cv gaiters perishing

front floors rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2012 130,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

cv gaiters perishing

front floors rusty

nsr tyre tread low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 114,202 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 114,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 97,960 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 97,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,973 miles

front brake pad linings low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,210 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,210 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf tyres badly worn inner edges strongly suggest replaced & tracked

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 XXP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

BX04 XXP is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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