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BX05 PFF

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,553 mi
Last recorded48,553 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PFF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 48,553 miles

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

nearside wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 1 May 2014 43,908 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 43,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2012 43,413 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery loose

Fail 9 Nov 2012 43,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery loose

srs warning lamp on

Pass 4 May 2011 32,844 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 32,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,874 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 22,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 17,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,250 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 PFF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

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

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