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BL54 MVU

2005 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,834 mi
Last recorded137,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 137,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Headlamp lenses discoloured

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 137,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flex (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Headlamp lenses discoloured

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 125,831 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 125,831 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 112,805 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 112,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 10 Jan 2014 99,084 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Jan 2014 99,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,919 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,284 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 56,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,382 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 17,382 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MVU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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