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MF05 CXG

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,257 mi
Last recorded29,257 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 CXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 29,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 23,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 22,846 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 22,846 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 21,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

power steering belt cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2022 20,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 20,272 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 19,894 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 19,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,332 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 17,466 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 17,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,186 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 16,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 13,807 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,289 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 12,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 10,914 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 9,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 8,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 6,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 4,927 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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MF05 CXG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MF05 CXG, 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 MF05 CXG registered?

MF05 CXG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MF05 CXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 CXG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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