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BU54 ONF

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,790 mi
Last recorded77,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,790 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,003 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 74,999 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL EXCESSIVE CORROSION/HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,206 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,297 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,420 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,505 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,411 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,097 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,036 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,048 miles

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

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

front discs are worn and scored

Fail 19 Jan 2011 47,039 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs are worn and scored

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,737 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,759 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 ONF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ONF, 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 ONF registered?

BU54 ONF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is BU54 ONF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 ONF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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