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BF54 SPU

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SPU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,124 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,474 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 66,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,447 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both frount tyers starting to perish

o/s/r tyer starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut to nearside rear tyre outer wall not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut to nearside rear tyre outer wall not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,576 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,485 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,123 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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BF54 SPU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF54 SPU, 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 BF54 SPU registered?

BF54 SPU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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