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BV05 MVM

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,501 mi
Last recorded126,501 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MVM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

alternator noisy

boot shocks weak

underneath corroded/all suspension corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,881 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,081 miles

Centre rear view mirror loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 100,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre rear view mirror loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,061 miles

cluch anti slip pad missing from pedal

Fail 16 Sep 2015 96,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cluch anti slip pad missing from pedal

Pass 13 Sep 2014 90,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,578 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,326 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 18 Jan 2011 63,776 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,297 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,701 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,043 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 MVM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV05 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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