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FJ55 BKX

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,234 mi
Last recorded69,234 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,549 miles

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

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

Small splits in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,714 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,760 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 22,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,076 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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FJ55 BKX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FJ55 BKX, 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 FJ55 BKX registered?

FJ55 BKX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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