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BV05 YLE

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,325 mi
Last recorded68,325 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 68,325 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion on under body

Fail 22 Jul 2025 68,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front and rear suspension corroding.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corroding.

Pass 22 Jul 2024 64,716 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,936 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,552 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracks on tread

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,551 miles

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

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

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

Both front head lamps lenses misted

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

Nearside rear tyre cracks on tread

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,608 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 38,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,287 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 36,282 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,385 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 35,376 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 34,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,390 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,416 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 20,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YLE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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