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BU54 OLC

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,912 mi
Last recorded81,912 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OLC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,258 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 62,256 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,387 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,341 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 41,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

scratch on windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,240 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 279,916 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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BU54 OLC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU54 OLC, 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 BU54 OLC registered?

BU54 OLC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is BU54 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 OLC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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