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BX05 BOF

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,944 mi
Last recorded72,944 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BOF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,944 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,944 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,128 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 67,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,647 miles

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

slight wear nearside wiper blade

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,679 miles

headlamp lenses frosting but aim visible

rear exhaust corroding/blowing slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2010 27,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp lenses frosting but aim visible

rear exhaust corroding/blowing slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2010 26,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,425 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 22,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,759 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 BOF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BX05 BOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 BOF registered?

BX05 BOF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is BX05 BOF safe to buy?

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