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BP54 RZJ

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,097 mi
Last recorded140,097 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 140,097 miles

Corrosion to underside

Pass 1 May 2024 108,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 108,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 76,416 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 76,416 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 53,947 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 51,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON EDGES 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 51,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON EDGES 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 49,433 miles

Front headlamps misting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 49,432 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamps misting

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 47,552 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in view of bonnet (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 47,552 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in view of bonnet (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 45,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 May 2018 45,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault seat wiring (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 42,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 42,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant warning light on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,338 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 37,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,251 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,658 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,443 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,919 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,550 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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BP54 RZJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP54 RZJ, 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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BP54 RZJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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