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BX05 PKO

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PKO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,876 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 78,876 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Did put the car on emissions tester and was failing the Lamda reading which the exhaust leak would cause. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Projected beam image obviously incorrect, e.g. where the headlamp bulb is incorrectly fitted, the reflector is seriously corroded or headlamp lens deteriorated and becoming opaque. Headlamp aim unable to be tested. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Projected beam image obviously incorrect, e.g. where the headlamp bulb is incorrectly fitted, the reflector is seriously corroded or headlamp lens deteriorated and becoming opaque. Headlamp aim unable to be tested. (4.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,977 miles

Headlamp lenses quite dull

Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both sides, dipped headlamp beam pattern quite vague due to headlamp lens deterioration.

Oil leak to engine.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,469 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,028 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,652 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,219 miles

Battery clamp loose

Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,219 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)

Battery clamp loose

Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,894 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,735 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,127 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 44,066 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,019 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,167 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 PKO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PKO, 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 PKO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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