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BK05 YLV

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,469 mi
Last recorded79,469 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YLV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrision

Fail 17 Jan 2023 79,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r anti rollbar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrision

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 72,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,438 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 71,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,611 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,246 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,326 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust section starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jan 2012 46,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust section starting to corrode

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,565 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 18,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

handbrake cables have a lot of free play

nearside rear anti-roll bar mount incorrectly fitted? but not loose

Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake cables have a lot of free play

nearside rear anti-roll bar mount incorrectly fitted? but not loose

Pass 3 Mar 2009 5,449 miles

Minor chips in screen

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

Nearside front wheel bearing has very slight play

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 3,845 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 YLV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

BK05 YLV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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