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BU54 ORL

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,392 mi
Last recorded25,392 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 ORL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 25,392 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 25,392 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit second battery in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken / fractured (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,272 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 20,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2016 20,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 17,500 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 17,500 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 14,531 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,219 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 11,219 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 9,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 7,017 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 ORL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORL, 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 BU54 ORL registered?

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

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