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GU05 YZR

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,456 mi
Last recorded68,456 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 YZR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 68,456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,982 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,426 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,228 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 60,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 16 Nov 2016 53,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,585 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,230 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 47,218 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,502 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,500 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 44,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SRS warning shown on dash display

Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,731 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 28,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 27,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,606 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,434 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,449 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 19,449 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,375 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 16,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GU05 YZR is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU05 YZR, 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 GU05 YZR registered?

GU05 YZR is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GU05 YZR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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