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MW04 BXC

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,457 mi
Last recorded70,457 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 BXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,457 miles

both sides front floor areas & areas of chassis showing corrossion

exhaust pipework rusty

o/s/r lamp assembly damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,320 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,319 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,552 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,831 miles

exhaust corroded at centre pipe/back box join

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,690 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 28,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,440 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 17,440 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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MW04 BXC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW04 BXC, 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 MW04 BXC registered?

MW04 BXC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is MW04 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW04 BXC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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