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EX05 UKJ

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

33,768 mi
Last recorded33,768 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,768 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,611 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 30,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sidewalls perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 26,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sidewalls perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,155 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 25,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,323 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 23,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,339 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 5 Apr 2013 21,339 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,684 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 18,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,228 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,957 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,051 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 9,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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EX05 UKJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX05 UKJ, 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 EX05 UKJ registered?

EX05 UKJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 UKJ safe to buy?

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