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LT05 EJG

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 EJG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,946 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

osr nsf tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 71,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear tyre hes a cut in the tread(no cords seen).

o/s/rear tyre has light cracking and is perrished.

plasic sill covers fitted both sides.

rear exaust box corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,281 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,330 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 55,970 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 55,970 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,256 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 42,206 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,256 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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LT05 EJG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LT05 EJG, 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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LT05 EJG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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