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BK05 XTS

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,935 mi
Last recorded53,935 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XTS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,935 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 53,935 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,806 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,780 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,780 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight distortion on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 16,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,691 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 XTS is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK05 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

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

Is BK05 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 XTS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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