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WV04 BZF

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,242 mi
Last recorded135,242 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BZF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 135,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 123,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 123,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 136,385 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 136,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 121,321 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 119,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 115,294 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 115,294 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 105,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,664 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 95,609 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,365 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,426 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 BZF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

WV04 BZF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WV04 BZF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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