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BX05 BFJ

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,454 mi
Last recorded65,454 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 65,454 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,101 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Fail 12 Apr 2021 62,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,942 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,746 miles

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

Rear Fog lamp switch tell-tale faulty

Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,345 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,426 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,235 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,892 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,729 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,729 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,184 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,909 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are deterioated and worn on the inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2011 35,909 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres are deterioated and worn on the inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,402 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BX05 BFJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX05 BFJ, 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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BX05 BFJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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