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LG05 XTW

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,083 mi
Last recorded71,083 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XTW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 71,083 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 63,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2010 49,934 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2010 49,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

NSF tyre outer sidewall chipped and has got cut but cord not shown

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,277 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing inspection

noise on front suspension (dry bush)

slight damage to offside rear alloy wheel (inner)

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Fail 31 Mar 2008 29,324 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT ALLOW WHEEL DAMAGED AND BUCKLED

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,324 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT ALLOW WHEEL DAMAGED AND BUCKLED

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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 XTW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG05 XTW, 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 LG05 XTW registered?

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

Is LG05 XTW safe to buy?

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