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BL54 KTO

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KTO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 81,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 81,967 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 78,918 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 78,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misting on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,462 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 75,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

eml on

o/s/f headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2016 71,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

eml on

Fail 20 Aug 2016 71,236 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

eml on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,062 miles

eml on

front exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 14 Aug 2015 69,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml on

front exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,045 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 23 Aug 2013 62,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,176 miles

Front washer jets weak on right hand side

Fail 29 Oct 2012 58,176 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Front washer jets weak on right hand side

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,821 miles

Front brake pads getting low and wear lip on front discs.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 51,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 nails in tread of o/side rear tyre.

Front brake pads getting low and wear lip on front discs.

O/side front tyre tread surface cracking and tread getting low at both edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear lips on brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,299 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,455 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,079 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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BL54 KTO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BL54 KTO, 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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BL54 KTO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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