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BU54 OLE

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

37,817 mi
Last recorded37,817 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,817 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides clouded. Beam pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Close (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front interior door handle damaged but still working

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 37,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides clouded. Beam pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Close (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 33,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,166 miles

Both headlight beam patterns poor.

Fuel hose from regulator to rail starting to crack.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,999 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Radiator requires re-securing.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,184 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 25,184 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 22,058 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 22,058 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,025 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 22,025 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 15,793 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 15,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 13,960 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 13,960 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 11,685 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 9,850 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 8,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 6,990 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 6,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OLE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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