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BX05 ZWA

2005 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,141 mi
Last recorded106,141 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZWA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 106,141 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 106,120 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine light on

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Damaged (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre and cut ()

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,453 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floor area near suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 101,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floor area near suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,468 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,796 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 ZWA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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