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BP54 SBU

2005 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,333 mi
Last recorded130,333 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 SBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 130,333 miles

corrossion on both front floor pans

Fail 15 Oct 2018 130,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

corrossion on both front floor pans

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,224 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

corrossion on both front floor pans

Fail 30 Oct 2017

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front top (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

corrossion on both front floor pans

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,082 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front upper (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

surface corrossion both rear inner sills

Fail 20 Oct 2016 101,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front upper (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

surface corrossion both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,903 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake could do with adjustment

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,849 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,107 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 13 Nov 2012 44,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner shim plate on n/s front brake pad not positioned correctly

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,341 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,488 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 27,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 21,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 15,246 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 SBU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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