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LL55 BYY

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,804 mi
Last recorded57,804 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BYY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 57,804 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sillls covered both sides

Fail 21 Jan 2025 57,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sillls covered both sides

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever loose- attention required (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 53,136 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 53,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 48,036 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,316 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 43,310 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 26,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 22,885 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 17,379 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 15,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 15,157 miles

Side sills covered, unable to inspect

Pass 10 Nov 2014 14,575 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 13,938 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 10,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 9,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 8,290 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,532 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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LL55 BYY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LL55 BYY, 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 LL55 BYY registered?

LL55 BYY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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