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MK55 BHZ

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

28,319 mi
Last recorded28,319 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 BHZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 28,319 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light unit missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2025 28,282 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light unit missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2025 28,282 miles

Windscreen washer not working Unable to check wiper efficiency (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively With signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively With signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light unit missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2024 28,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange joint between exhaust front pipe to exhaust centre silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan behind front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note;- FUEL TANK corroded

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area behind front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded above front subframe[as marked] (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on swept area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 29,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (At flange between catalyst AND centre exhaust) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH sides of vehicle) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Note;- BOTH front hub backplates deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded [fuel filler lower pipe(s) corroded]

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (floor pan area behind front subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (floor pan area behind subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note;- FUEL tank corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (pipe to PAS pump)[above front subframe as marked] (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (scratches on windscreen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange [centre exhaust to catalyst] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area behind front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note;- BOTH front hub/disc backplates deteriorated

Note;- FUEL tank corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area behind front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to PAS pump [above front subframe as marked] (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch(es) on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 28,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange [centre exhaust to catalyst] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area behind front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note;- BOTH front hub/disc backplates deteriorated

Note;- FUEL tank corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area behind front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to PAS pump [above front subframe as marked] (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch(es) on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 28,030 miles

Front Both brake disc stone guards corroded/breaking apart.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. slight cracking between tread blocks. 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 28,030 miles

Front Both brake disc stone guards corroded/breaking apart.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. slight cracking between tread blocks. 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 27,785 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel tank and filler neck corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 27,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush.as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel tank and filler neck corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,294 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 27,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 36,817 miles

Central Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,321 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 25,681 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 25,679 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,903 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 24,903 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 22,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,247 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 20,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag (SRS) light on

engine warning light on

Fail 15 Oct 2010 17,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,507 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009
Fail 9 Oct 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,193 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 12,187 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear 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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MK55 BHZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 MK55 BHZ, 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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MK55 BHZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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