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LG05 MTZ

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,942 mi
Last recorded34,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 MTZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,045 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Rear tyres heavily perished

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2017 30,044 miles

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

Corrosion to front chassis

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

Front coil springs corroded

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front brake bind

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Rear tyres heavily perished

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,481 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,662 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,889 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 20,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,141 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,608 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,497 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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LG05 MTZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LG05 MTZ, 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 LG05 MTZ registered?

LG05 MTZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LG05 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 MTZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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