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BU05 ABK

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,286 mi
Last recorded119,286 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ABK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2025 119,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 116,498 miles

o/side and n/side front jacking pionts floor getting weak surface corrosion outer skin

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,225 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 105,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,676 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 102,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,587 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 97,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,082 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 74,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,878 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,133 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,730 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,510 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,128 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

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 ABK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ABK, 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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What year was BU05 ABK registered?

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

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