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BX04 XYE

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,390 mi
Last recorded76,390 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,390 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,524 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,243 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 64,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 61,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,042 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

side skirt fitted on sills

Fail 11 Jan 2011 49,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

side skirt fitted on sills

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,274 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,919 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,108 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 36,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XYE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYE, 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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BX04 XYE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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