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BX05 XBJ

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,444 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,524 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,032 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,127 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 51,127 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,041 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Note;- fuel tank slightly corroded at seams.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,259 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 XBJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

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

Is BX05 XBJ safe to buy?

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