MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake fluid requires changing
damage to rear bumper n/s/r
slight surface corrosion to underside vehicle
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
SRS light on
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
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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