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BX54 KHP

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KHP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,932 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

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

Fuel tank and its filler pipes are rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s/front floor section are corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 101,932 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

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

Fuel tank and its filler pipes are rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s/front floor section are corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,377 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Petrol tank and filler pipes are rusty

Plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front--most bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some floor pan areas are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads look low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck corroded. ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm mid bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper arm boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 98,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from cat-mid section and rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads look low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck corroded. ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm mid bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper arm boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,250 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin This is a visual check only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front and rear sections of floor pan rusty

Fuel tank and filler pipes are rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Mid to rear section of exhaust showing some rust and deterioration

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake disc also showing some discoloration (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre showing some heavy deterioration on its tread areas

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,966 miles

Front n/s and o/s/front tyres are worn down to 3.0mm and 1.6 mm on there inner tread edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre showing some deterioration on its tread area

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

exhaust system showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 25 Feb 2019 95,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s/front tyres are worn down to 3.0mm and 1.6 mm on there inner tread edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre showing some deterioration on its tread area

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

exhaust system showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,320 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre tread showing some deterioration

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

fuel tank rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2018 93,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre tread showing some deterioration

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

fuel tank rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,861 miles

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,861 miles

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

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 22 Jan 2016 85,335 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 83,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,172 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0mm.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,894 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm

Fail 8 Jan 2014 75,894 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 63,445 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 56,197 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 56,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,026 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,621 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,296 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,785 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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BX54 KHP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX54 KHP, 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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BX54 KHP is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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