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HJ05 OEY

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,397 mi
Last recorded76,397 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OEY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,397 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,713 miles

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

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,814 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,814 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advice both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 65,036 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advice both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,312 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre o/s/rear slightly marked with exhaust fouling against it

Fail 24 Oct 2013 62,310 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre o/s/rear slightly marked with exhaust fouling against it

rear silencer slightly fouling tyre o/s/rear

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,575 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,167 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,167 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,883 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,169 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 OEY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HJ05 OEY, 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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HJ05 OEY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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