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BX05 MHY

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,350 mi
Last recorded47,350 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 MHY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,512 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 41,512 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,320 miles

all four tyres on the vehicle are starting to show signs of tread separation. At this time, there are no cords or structure exposed but they should be rechecked again soon.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,271 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 MHY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

BX05 MHY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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