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BV05 YMU

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,979 mi
Last recorded59,979 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,258 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 21 Aug 2019 59,258 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking in tread

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,551 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 Sep 2018 58,551 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 57,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 56,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,351 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,335 miles

Front and rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,476 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 51,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,444 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 48,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,891 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 YMU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 YMU registered?

BV05 YMU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BV05 YMU safe to buy?

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