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BX05 DPK

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 85,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 84,911 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns floors (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,917 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns rear (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

alternator drive belt deteriorated and splitting

Fail 7 Mar 2022 79,917 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns rear (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

alternator drive belt deteriorated and splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,934 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 73,768 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake back plate is corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,589 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,407 miles

Nearside cv boot has slight leak of grease

both front tyres are slightly scrubbed

wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,846 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 32,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,597 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 5,921 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 DPK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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