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WO04 BWP

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,061 mi
Last recorded117,061 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 BWP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 117,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 113,201 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 110,105 miles

nsf tyer low

Pass 18 May 2019 97,101 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 97,101 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,573 miles

cv boots perished advise

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,083 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 83,083 miles

Front Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,965 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres feathering on inside edges

n/s/r o/s/r tyres slight cracking inner walls

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,948 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,426 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2011 45,420 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2010 36,691 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 34,967 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 28,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 28,869 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,028 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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WO04 BWP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WO04 BWP, 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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WO04 BWP is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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