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BL54 YSB

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,962 mi
Last recorded85,962 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,962 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi split but no signs of blowing or effect to emissions

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade heavily deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Front exhaust flexi split but no signs of blowing or effect to emissions

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,431 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering drive belt cracked.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 70,431 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering drive belt cracked.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,306 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 56,106 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,099 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,323 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,625 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,595 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres very slightly distorted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,989 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,104 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 YSB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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