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BX55 FMM

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,870 mi
Last recorded33,870 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FMM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 33,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 33,805 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 33,803 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 33,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,681 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust coroded

suspension in general is coroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,229 miles

front brake disks lipped

Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,928 miles

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

scuff on o/s/r bumper noted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,102 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,857 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,804 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,939 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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BX55 FMM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BX55 FMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX55 FMM registered?

BX55 FMM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BX55 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 FMM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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