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GX05 BZU

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,010 mi
Last recorded36,010 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BZU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,010 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,734 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,181 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 27,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,445 miles

oil leaks from engine,cam cover ,sump and bell housing areas

osf tyre inner sidewall has cut

rear box flange deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,101 miles

rear tailpipe loose

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,178 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 17,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,587 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,428 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,651 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 6,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BZU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX05 BZU, 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 GX05 BZU registered?

GX05 BZU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 BZU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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