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BX05 ZWW

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,503 mi
Last recorded78,503 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZWW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s

Fail 4 Sep 2023 78,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,810 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,873 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c)) Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) Coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,092 miles

Coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 71,394 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o.s.f (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 70,512 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 68,473 miles

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

Exhaust emitting black smoke (not excessive)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 65,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 58,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 52,658 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 47,263 miles

Both front headlamp aim slightly high

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 41,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2011 35,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 22,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,153 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 17 Mar 2008 15,901 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 ZWW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

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

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