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RX55 BCV

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,504 mi
Last recorded31,504 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 BCV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 31,504 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 28 May 2021 24,487 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 18,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 18,301 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

power steering belt perished

Fail 27 Aug 2019 18,287 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

power steering belt perished

Pass 6 Sep 2018 17,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

power steering belt perished

Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in passenger front tyre sidewall

power steering belt perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,989 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering belt perished

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 14,098 miles

front tyres worn inner edges and perished

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,856 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn inner edges and badly perished

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 12,856 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn inner edges and badly perished

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,548 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers front tyre worn inner edge

drivers front wing damaged

passenger front and both rear tyres perished

srs light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,181 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers front wing damaged

front tyres wearing edges and perished

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2010 8,790 miles

front tyres starting to wear edges

metal in drivers rear tyre tread

srs light on

Pass 9 Oct 2009 7,284 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 7,284 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 5,953 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 BCV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX55 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

RX55 BCV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is RX55 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 BCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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