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BL54 MXB

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MXB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 73,354 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 65,936 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,456 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,982 miles

power steering oil leaking slightly pas pump area

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,880 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 54,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,681 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 50,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,607 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 46,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 42,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,672 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 32,672 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2012 28,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,151 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,201 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 13,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,258 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 MXB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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