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BP54 SJO

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 SJO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 64,339 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

Fail 15 May 2017 64,338 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

imbalance in front brakes.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,965 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r.

imbalance in front brakes.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,965 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r.

imbalance in front brakes.

Pass 16 May 2015 54,477 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 54,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,835 miles

Both cv boots perished

Both rear tyres low and very low on outer edge

Front springs corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Offside headlamp a little dim

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 47,202 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,429 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 43,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR wheel bearing slightly noisey.

fuel tank developing surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,064 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 35,064 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,379 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,679 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 25,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,217 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 SJO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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