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BK05 XWA

2005 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 123,060 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 123,060 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,294 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 110,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,744 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 102,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2016 99,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,783 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2015 95,783 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 88,171 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,171 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,288 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,108 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,174 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2009 46,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,330 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,330 miles

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.

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 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.

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What year was BK05 XWA registered?

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

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