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BK05 XUP

2005 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,804 mi
Last recorded199,804 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XUP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 199,804 miles

both front coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

front and rear bumpers damaged

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2016 199,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

front and rear bumpers damaged

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2016 191,523 miles

both front coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear bumper damaged

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 7 Mar 2016 191,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm cracks in walls and tread and nail in tread

rear bumper damaged

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 21 Sep 2015 183,783 miles

both front coil springs corroded

engine and gear box has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

exhaust centre and rear corroded

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

unable to check full lenght of outer sills due to covers

Fail 18 Sep 2015 183,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front coil springs corroded

engine and gear box has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

exhaust centre and rear corroded

front brake discs worn

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

unable to check full lenght of outer sills due to covers

Pass 24 Sep 2014 151,180 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front coil springs corroded

engine mangement light on

front wheels require tracking

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front and rear bumper damaged

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Fail 22 Sep 2014 150,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

front wheels require tracking

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front and rear bumper damaged

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 26 Mar 2014 136,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe slight corrosion to flex

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs slight wear and corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2014 136,773 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe slight corrosion to flex

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs slight wear and corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2013 119,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 119,120 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to wear indicators!!

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge step tread!

offside front brake disc has signs of scoring on inner face!!

offside front wiperblade rubber has signs of slight peeling at ends!

slight oil leak detected!

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,471 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge tread!!

nearside rear tyre getting worn on outer edge tread!!

offside front tyre worn on inner edge tread!!

Pass 24 Mar 2011 108,684 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

couple of metal objects in offside rear tyre tread!!

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,851 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 93,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 75,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 54,842 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 XUP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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