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HV05 HCJ

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,086 mi
Last recorded54,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HCJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,086 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,148 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 23,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,803 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 19,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,931 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 17,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,246 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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HV05 HCJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HV05 HCJ, 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 HV05 HCJ registered?

HV05 HCJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is HV05 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 HCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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