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ET54 BZX

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,606 mi
Last recorded76,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 BZX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,606 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 76,693 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,332 miles

Emissions tested on LPG

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,933 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,602 miles

nearside rear door won't open from the outside

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,962 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise wheel alinement check due to the un-even wear on the front tyres

rear nearside and offside lower suspension arms both front carrier bushes are starting to crack slightly

srs warning light displayed on dash

sun visor on the offside is just in the swept area at the side corner

very slight lump in the rear nearside tread area

Fail 27 Aug 2010 41,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise wheel alinement check due to the un-even wear on the front tyres

rear nearside and offside lower suspension arms both front carrier bushes are starting to crack slightly

slight service brake imbalance recorded on the front brakes at 14%

srs warning light displayed on dash

sun visor on the offside is just in the swept area at the side corner

very slight lump in the rear nearside tread area

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,017 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,017 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 29,827 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,827 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,535 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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ET54 BZX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ET54 BZX, 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 ET54 BZX registered?

ET54 BZX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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