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BF05 OTP

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OTP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,297 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Fail 5 Sep 2022 82,275 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,985 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front floor corroded but not to excess

Fail 27 Sep 2018 70,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front floor corroded but not to excess

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,551 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,551 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,717 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,953 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 64,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,127 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords or ply exposed

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,023 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,875 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 48,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,861 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,144 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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BF05 OTP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF05 OTP, 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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BF05 OTP is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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