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BU05 ABF

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,852 mi
Last recorded54,852 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ABF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 52,194 miles

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 9 Dec 2017 52,194 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,654 miles

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

center exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,636 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,320 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,678 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,747 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,852 miles

Brake Imbalance on front brakes is 15%

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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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BU05 ABF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BU05 ABF, 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 BU05 ABF registered?

BU05 ABF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BU05 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ABF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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