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BL54 UPB

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,544 mi
Last recorded92,544 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UPB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 92,544 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,593 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,037 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 83,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,506 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,506 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 71,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 58,761 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 58,761 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)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 46,903 miles

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,066 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,481 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 34,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,279 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,502 miles

long travel on park brake lever

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 13 Feb 2010 6,123 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 4,276 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,368 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 UPB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UPB, 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 UPB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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