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BN05 FVC

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,144 mi
Last recorded52,144 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FVC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,144 miles

oil misting on gearbox.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant low.

coolant warning light on dash.

oil misting on gearbox.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,793 miles

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

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)

front number plate damaged

suspension low

Pass 21 May 2012 33,309 miles

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

Front exhaust deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,300 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2010 24,786 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,088 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,092 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Tread pattern starting to get low nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2008 17,078 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)

Front number plate slight damage

Tread pattern starting to get low nearside rear tyre

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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BN05 FVC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN05 FVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 FVC registered?

BN05 FVC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BN05 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FVC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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