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BX05 PVA

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,839 mi
Last recorded94,839 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PVA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 94,839 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2018 94,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 87,762 miles

Both headlight beam patterns are vague

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

Fail 2 May 2017 87,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlight beam patterns are vague

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air bag warning light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air bag warning light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,973 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside wiper blades split but still clearing screen

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,628 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,357 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs light showing a fault

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,834 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust double skin rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,423 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 34,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,588 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 28,588 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,861 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 15,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,893 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 PVA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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