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GX05 BCU

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,736 mi
Last recorded49,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2014 49,641 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust tail pipe appears short (bumber melted )

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 35,501 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 35,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,150 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 21,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 19,359 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 16,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted.

Slight bind to front wheels.

Fail 19 May 2009 16,125 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Collection of damage to N/S/F inner & outer tyre sidewalls.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted.

Slight bind to front wheels.

Fail 19 May 2009 16,098 miles

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

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

Collection of damage to N/S/F inner & outer tyre sidewalls.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill covers fitted.

Slight bind to front wheels.

Pass 28 May 2008 12,557 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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GX05 BCU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GX05 BCU, 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 GX05 BCU registered?

GX05 BCU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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