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BL54 UPJ

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,053 mi
Last recorded86,053 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,685 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,353 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,344 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,854 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,851 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,056 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,978 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 9,754 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 9,754 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 UPJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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