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SH54 BUW

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,208 mi
Last recorded47,208 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 BUW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,208 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 42,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,832 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,390 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,374 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 31,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,072 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 17 Nov 2009 23,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

airbag light on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,023 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,689 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 12,981 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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SH54 BUW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH54 BUW, 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 SH54 BUW registered?

SH54 BUW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is SH54 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 BUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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