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BV05 BHL

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

143,210 mi
Last recorded143,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BHL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,210 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 143,013 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,079 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 119,077 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 106,031 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 105,995 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,564 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 95,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 92,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,007 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,992 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 85,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 36% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,248 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reaction (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 80,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in various places (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement reaction (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven 32% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reaction (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,299 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,152 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,709 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,926 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,749 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,989 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 25,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,503 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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BV05 BHL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BHL, 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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BV05 BHL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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