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CE05 XFO

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,938 mi
Last recorded71,938 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XFO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 71,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,110 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 70,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,478 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,579 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,453 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,241 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,763 miles

rear exhaust box corroded [small hole]

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,314 miles

slight side play in handbrake pivot

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,306 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,569 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,553 miles

n/s/f lower shock bush starting to split.

n/s/f tyre close to tread limits.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,384 miles

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

front brake pads low

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 XFO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE05 XFO, 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 CE05 XFO registered?

CE05 XFO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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