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BV05 MVX

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,153 mi
Last recorded75,153 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,153 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm and cracked

oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated resulting in movement, o/s worse

n/s/r seatbelt not checked, child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner

o/s/r outer door handle deteriorated

trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,862 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Exhaust at rear catching body

Fluctuation on off side front brake reading

Internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck aims

Off side rear passenger door difficulty opening from outside,faulty release

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,862 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Exhaust at rear catching body

Fluctuation on off side front brake reading

Internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck aims

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side rear passenger door difficulty opening from outside,faulty release

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 70,049 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

i)Fluctuation on off side front brake.ii)Near side rear roadwheel inner bead rim distorted.iii)Exhaust centre silencer and rear joint minor gas leakage and rear silencer baffles worn.

iv)Near side rear tyre visible tread only on centre 75%;of which worn to 1.6mm minimum legal depth.v)Off side rear tyre cracked.vi)Oil leak.vii)Internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck aims.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,049 miles

i)Fluctuation on off side front brake.ii)Near side rear roadwheel inner bead rim distorted.iii)Exhaust centre silencer and rear joint minor gas leakage and rear silencer baffles worn.

iv)Near side rear tyre visible tread only on centre 75%;of which worn to 1.6mm minimum legal depth.v)Off side rear tyre cracked.vi)Oil leak.vii)Internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck aims.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,939 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,856 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear outer door handle insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,754 miles

nearside rear outer door handle insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,193 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,973 miles

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

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 MVX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

BV05 MVX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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