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BV05 BGK

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,441 mi
Last recorded65,441 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BGK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,441 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 65,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 62,557 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,404 miles

Both front floors corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,869 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 59,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil low

Fail 9 Apr 2019 57,198 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by sub fram (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 1 May 2018 54,852 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 54,837 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,635 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 51,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,737 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 47,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,409 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 44,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,693 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,464 miles

metal object in nearside rear tyre

park brake travel high

Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,692 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge/recomend tracking

Fail 30 Apr 2008 16,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edge/recomend tracking

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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BV05 BGK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BV05 BGK, 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 BV05 BGK registered?

BV05 BGK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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