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BV05 ZKE

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 78,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 69,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Apr 2013 64,635 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight leak on rear exhaust joint

Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust center box baffles loose

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,751 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,367 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,094 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

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 ZKE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

BV05 ZKE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 ZKE safe to buy?

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