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HW05 CMO

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 CMO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged[cut]

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear exterior door handle partly insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 74,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,173 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 90,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,942 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,712 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,707 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

noise from o/s/r wheel when moving the car but not when the car is jacked up

o/s/r tyre is fouling the rear silencer when the car is jacked up

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Recommend two new front tyres and four wheel alignment.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,178 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 34,178 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HW05 CMO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW05 CMO, 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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What year was HW05 CMO registered?

HW05 CMO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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