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BX05 YXR

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,749 mi
Last recorded72,749 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 YXR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,749 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 72,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,925 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,817 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,459 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 30,419 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,513 miles

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

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 YXR is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

BX05 YXR is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BX05 YXR safe to buy?

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