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FH05 UBX

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,285 mi
Last recorded75,285 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 UBX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,285 miles

Factory fitted over sills not allowing full inspection

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both sides front floor / jack points

Pass 23 Apr 2020 67,644 miles

Front corrosion to both sides front floor

Nearside Front slight bind nearside front brake

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear box corroded

factory fitted over sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2020 67,487 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction both wipers not auto parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam in op (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective obscuring beam pattern due to lens condition (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Front corrosion to both sides front floor

Nearside Front slight bind nearside front brake

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear box corroded

factory fitted over sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,370 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,142 miles

slight blow on rear part exhaust system

Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,855 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,325 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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FH05 UBX 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 93.3%.

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 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 FH05 UBX, 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 FH05 UBX registered?

FH05 UBX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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