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BJ05 VTX

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,689 mi
Last recorded117,689 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VTX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,689 miles

body underside corrosion small hole in boot floor

Fail 22 Aug 2017 117,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

body underside corrosion small hole in boot floor

Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,448 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view crack in glass (8.1.2a)

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

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,320 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,820 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,113 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,893 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,670 miles

offside rear tyre only just meets criteria on tread level 185/65/14 T

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,464 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,410 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 40,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VTX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ05 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

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

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