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CE05 MZX

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,877 mi
Last recorded50,877 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MZX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,877 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by inner sill [by jacking point] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to sill by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

rusty by rear seat belt mountain points

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 50,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexyi blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by inner sill [by jacking point] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to sill by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

rusty by rear seat belt mountain points

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,939 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,869 miles

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

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

covers on sills

rear bumper insecure offside

Fail 4 Feb 2016 45,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

covers on sills

rear bumper insecure offside

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,705 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,104 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Wiper Blades Torn (Both)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,115 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 24,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 24,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,192 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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CE05 MZX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CE05 MZX, 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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CE05 MZX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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