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GJ05 LYH

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,968 mi
Last recorded53,968 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 LYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,286 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,547 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 39,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,883 miles

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

slightly reduced light output from nearside headlight

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 30,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,075 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,001 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,869 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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GJ05 LYH is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ05 LYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 LYH registered?

GJ05 LYH is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 LYH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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