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BX54 GVO

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,213 mi
Last recorded24,213 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 GVO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 24,213 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,220 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,801 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear filler pipes ()

Offside Front brake back plate dust cover

Fail 20 Aug 2018 21,801 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear filler pipes ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate dust cover

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 20,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 19,071 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,358 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 17,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 14,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,609 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,632 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 10,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,834 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 6,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 5,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 3,134 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 GVO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black 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 GVO, 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 GVO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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