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WV04 BFA

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,571 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both, perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan around lower suspension arm rear bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,892 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 59,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 26,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 25,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres over five years old and age

nearside front tyre badly perish

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 21,659 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

car underside has covers further investigation requires as looks like been parked up

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 14,488 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WV04 BFA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV04 BFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV04 BFA registered?

WV04 BFA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is WV04 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 BFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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