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HJ05 OEU

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,240 mi
Last recorded95,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OEU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,240 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 95,240 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,605 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,889 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 83,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,891 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,296 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,514 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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HJ05 OEU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ05 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

HJ05 OEU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is HJ05 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ05 OEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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