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RX55 BBZ

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,690 mi
Last recorded108,690 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 BBZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,690 miles

Head lights faded

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 108,690 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet damged

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

Headlights faded

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 108,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet damged

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

Headlights faded

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,314 miles

Bonnet damaged but secure

Head lights faded

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 102,314 miles

Bonnet damaged but secure

Front Headlamp aim too low X 2 (1.8)

Head lights faded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,574 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 91,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,544 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 88,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,393 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 17 Sep 2011 75,376 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 18 Sep 2010 57,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 41,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2008 17,452 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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RX55 BBZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 RX55 BBZ, 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 RX55 BBZ registered?

RX55 BBZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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