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BV05 ZHK

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,438 mi
Last recorded52,438 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,438 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 52,438 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,044 miles

tailgate dented

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 48,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tailgate dented

Pass 9 May 2017 47,432 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 47,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,125 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,470 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,740 miles

n/s/r tyre and wheel slight damage

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,807 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 28,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,071 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,829 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,731 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 18,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 ZHK 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 66.7%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

BV05 ZHK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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