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BN05 FVU

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,470 mi
Last recorded76,470 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,470 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,470 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,545 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,212 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted to sills

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 3 Mar 2008 25,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted to sills

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 FVU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BN05 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

Is BN05 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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