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SW54 BXG

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 BXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 95,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 1 place (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 3 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,489 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 86,247 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,898 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,026 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,302 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,907 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,930 miles

n/s front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

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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SW54 BXG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SW54 BXG, 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 SW54 BXG registered?

SW54 BXG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is SW54 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 BXG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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