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BL54 TLK

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TLK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,505 miles

Hand brake has excess travel

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 66,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,070 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape + close to legal limit + perished. 185/65/14

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 52,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape + close to legal limit + perished. 185/65/14

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 47,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 47,055 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,047 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 38,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,075 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,125 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,058 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 TLK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLK, 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 BL54 TLK registered?

BL54 TLK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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