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BF05 UOJ

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,759 mi
Last recorded104,759 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UOJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 104,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 104,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 104,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 104,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 103,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 84,967 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 84,965 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,788 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,065 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 41,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,600 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 UOJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 UOJ registered?

BF05 UOJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BF05 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 UOJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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