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BK05 XSV

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,435 mi
Last recorded64,435 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XSV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,435 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 60,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,305 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,050 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 57,048 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

whilst brake test ok pads not in full contact with disc

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,855 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,780 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 23,779 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 XSV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 XSV registered?

BK05 XSV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BK05 XSV safe to buy?

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