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BX05 KSK

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,494 mi
Last recorded81,494 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KSK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,494 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 81,847 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 76,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,581 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 69,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,213 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 60,213 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,869 miles

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

nearside front childseat fitted

offside rear tyre cracking on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 41,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,627 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 31,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,213 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,659 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 22,659 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,080 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn 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 KSK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KSK, 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 KSK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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