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BX05 PUO

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,473 mi
Last recorded42,473 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PUO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,700 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 41,700 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,779 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 40,778 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,856 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,903 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,910 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,922 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,261 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 32,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre low on 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 PUO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

BX05 PUO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 PUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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