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BX05 JZO

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JZO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,477 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension componets

Fail 10 Jun 2021 78,470 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension componets

Pass 19 May 2020 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Damage to near side front bumper.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,611 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,611 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

Fail 1 Apr 2015 58,676 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,945 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant level low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,574 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,948 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,533 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 JZO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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