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BV05 ZHX

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,418 mi
Last recorded76,418 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZHX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,418 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 76,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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 24 Feb 2017 68,566 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front headlights faded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,566 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front headlights faded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,448 miles

Both headlamps in poor condition

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,401 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,134 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 43,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,754 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,799 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 ZHX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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