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BP54 SEY

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,460 mi
Last recorded54,460 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 SEY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,460 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to centre exhaust

engine man.light on

front exhaust mounting missing

rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2012 54,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

front exhaust mounting missing

rear bumper insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to centre exhaust

engine man.light on

Pass 7 May 2011 42,093 miles

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

front brake disc;s have slight wear

front headlamp both lens have slight misting

Fail 5 May 2011 42,093 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc;s have slight wear

front headlamp both lens have slight misting

Fail 4 May 2010 29,154 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 29,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,666 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,397 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 15,397 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 SEY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SEY, 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 BP54 SEY registered?

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

Is BP54 SEY safe to buy?

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