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BX05 XEE

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 XEE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 71,367 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust flexi pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower suspension arms bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front o/s front floor corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front o/s front floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,006 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 68,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,744 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 66,744 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 62,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,241 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 56,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,298 miles

both front tyres worn on insides

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,298 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on insides

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 4 Jun 2014 37,984 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,035 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split at ends

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 19,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside wiper blade split at ends

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,856 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,279 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and getting low 2.5mm

Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,033 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 11,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,350 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge void of tread

Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,700 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 XEE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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