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BX05 KWG

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,054 mi
Last recorded45,054 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,367 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 28,367 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,071 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 24,071 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,472 miles

front wiperblads in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2010 10,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,196 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 KWG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

BX05 KWG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BX05 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 KWG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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