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HG05 GJZ

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,882 mi
Last recorded65,882 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2016 65,882 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust is corroded

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,661 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are slightly perished and cracked

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,659 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyre sidewalls are slightly perished and cracked

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,885 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 42,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 17,514 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,126 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

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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HG05 GJZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG05 GJZ, 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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HG05 GJZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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