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BK54 UKJ

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 UKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,084 miles

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

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

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

instrument pack illumination only half working

srs warning lamp on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2013 97,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

instrument pack illumination only half working

srs warning lamp on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,099 miles

exhaust front flexy broken

slight blow from exhaust rear section joint

Fail 19 Mar 2012 89,099 miles

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

both rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

exhaust front flexy broken

slight blow from exhaust rear section joint

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,427 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded and slightly holed

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Apr 2011 82,427 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded and slightly holed

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

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,424 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes started to seperate

Fail 10 Apr 2009 63,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 10 Apr 2009 63,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,799 miles

Rear tyres 3-4mm 195/55R15

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,984 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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BK54 UKJ 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 63.6%.

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 BK54 UKJ, 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 BK54 UKJ registered?

BK54 UKJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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