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BF05 OWY

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,361 mi
Last recorded71,361 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OWY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,361 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,981 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,981 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,096 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,712 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,073 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

pas drive belt poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,415 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,582 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 OWY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OWY, 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 BF05 OWY registered?

BF05 OWY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BF05 OWY safe to buy?

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