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WV04 BXH

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,156 mi
Last recorded52,156 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BXH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 52,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 46,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Lower outer/sill/covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes/nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Welding repairs undersealed

Fail 10 May 2024 46,385 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/inner sills/nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle nearside/offside (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside/offside/inner wheel arches/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Lower outer/sill/covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes/nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 46,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arc/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,892 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases have put some fire gum on split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 41,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 41,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on bend next to chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by chassis leg on bend (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 37,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by chassis leg on bend (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,366 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 12,349 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,349 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 7,054 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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WV04 BXH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BXH, 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 WV04 BXH registered?

WV04 BXH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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