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BF05 RXJ

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,029 mi
Last recorded66,029 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 RXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,627 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 57,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,149 miles

front brake discs scored and pitted

rear upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated and have slight movement

trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,253 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 39,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,228 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,239 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads starting to wear thin

front wipers smearing screen

hand brake high

Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,841 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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BF05 RXJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 48,176 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 BF05 RXJ, 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 21 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF05 RXJ registered?

BF05 RXJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is BF05 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 RXJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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