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BX54 GVN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 GVN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,306 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,024 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 67,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,038 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,354 miles

Oil leak

rear section of exhaust and silencer corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,744 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 43,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,255 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge.

welded joint on catalytic converter is cracked and has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge.

welded joint on catalytic converter is cracked and has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,387 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 26,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,201 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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BX54 GVN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX54 GVN, 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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BX54 GVN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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