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HJ05 ODU

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 ODU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,487 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 71,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 69,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,422 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 66,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,074 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 52,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,307 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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HJ05 ODU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ05 ODU, 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 HJ05 ODU registered?

HJ05 ODU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HJ05 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ05 ODU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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