MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
tyre size different front to rear
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
tyre size different front to rear
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres worn on edges
exhaust position
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre low tread inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear slight brake bind
front and rear disc corrosion
front tyres uneven wear
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BK05 XWA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 XWA, 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
How do I check the history of BK05 XWA?
You can check the full history of BK05 XWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BK05 XWA registered?
BK05 XWA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.
Is BK05 XWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK05 XWA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BK05 XWA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK05 XWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.