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BX05 ZXB

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZXB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 133,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between back box and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 133,305 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,464 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 116,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s main beam aims high

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,348 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,162 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 81,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,224 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,696 miles

damp in n/s headlamp

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,497 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,104 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,158 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 38,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,416 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 37,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,534 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 ZXB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

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

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