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BK05 MBU

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,175 mi
Last recorded119,175 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 MBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020 119,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached chassis corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,110 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,472 miles

Central Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,908 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,739 miles

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 84,739 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,327 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 68,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,868 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Both rear tyers are worn on inner edges.

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,872 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,894 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,737 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,728 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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BK05 MBU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK05 MBU, 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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BK05 MBU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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