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GJ05 LYO

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,348 mi
Last recorded60,348 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 LYO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 60,348 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 60,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 50,415 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 42,156 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 42,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 35,353 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 35,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,208 miles

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

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 LYO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ05 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

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

Is GJ05 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 LYO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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