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BX53 GYV

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,348 mi
Last recorded72,348 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 GYV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,348 miles

brake fluid requires changing

damage to rear bumper n/s/r

slight surface corrosion to underside vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2016 72,348 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front replaced (8.2.2)

brake fluid requires changing

damage to rear bumper n/s/r

slight surface corrosion to underside vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,984 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 68,982 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,553 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 64,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,035 miles

SRS light on

Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

SRS light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,558 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,310 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,615 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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BX53 GYV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red 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 BX53 GYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 GYV registered?

BX53 GYV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is BX53 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 GYV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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