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HY05 UKO

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UKO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,497 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 79,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,023 miles

1 jet in offside washer blocked

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,023 miles

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

1 jet in offside washer blocked

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,388 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Nearside front wheel trim not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,388 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Airbag warning light on

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

Nearside front wheel trim not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 51,927 miles

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

n/s/f door dented

n/s/r wheel arch scratched

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,644 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,236 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 30,236 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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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HY05 UKO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HY05 UKO, 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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HY05 UKO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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