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BX05 BJU

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,689 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 94,689 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,106 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,390 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,390 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Dec 2019 82,826 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,846 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 75,846 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,843 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 70,843 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,028 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 66,028 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,196 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 53,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,990 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 46,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,303 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,838 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 34,838 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,958 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 28,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,264 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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BX05 BJU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BX05 BJU, 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 BX05 BJU registered?

BX05 BJU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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