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BX54 OPW

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,354 mi
Last recorded62,354 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 OPW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 62,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2017 62,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,238 miles

child seat fitted 2 offside rear

Fail 18 Mar 2016 52,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted 2 offside rear

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,105 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

front tyres out of shape/perished in tread/splits in inner sidewall

offside front ABS ring cracked

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,188 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

front tyres slightly out of shape and cuts in inner sidewall

offside front ABS ring cracked on driveshaft

rear tyres have cuts in tread and inner sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,188 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres slightly out of shape and cuts in inner sidewall

offside front ABS ring cracked on driveshaft

rear tyres have cuts in tread and inner sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,218 miles

cracks in nearside front tyre inner side wall

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread and side wall

offside front tyre has cracks in inner side wall

Fail 5 Apr 2011 32,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cracks in nearside front tyre inner side wall

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread and side wall

offside front tyre has cracks in inner side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,286 miles

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

cuts in near side rear tyre tread

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

near side rear tyre have slight bulge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,244 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 18,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear wheels towing out (advise four wheel alignment check)!

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 OPW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OPW, 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 BX54 OPW registered?

BX54 OPW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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