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BK05 VXE

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,602 mi
Last recorded19,602 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VXE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,602 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 19,598 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,823 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 17,040 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 15,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 15,857 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 14,461 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Pass 9 May 2013 12,256 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 10,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play felt in offside front suspension or wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2012 10,755 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play felt in offside front suspension or wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 5,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 4,373 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 VXE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXE, 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 BK05 VXE registered?

BK05 VXE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BK05 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 VXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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