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BJ05 EDP

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,058 mi
Last recorded34,058 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EDP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,841 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 25,841 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,679 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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BJ05 EDP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ05 EDP, 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 BJ05 EDP registered?

BJ05 EDP is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BJ05 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 EDP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ05 EDP have outstanding finance?

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