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NJ05 GRX

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,363 mi
Last recorded74,363 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 GRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,579 miles

undertrays and oversills obscuring components unable to carry out full inspections

Fail 12 Jan 2018 59,184 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undertrays and oversills obscuring components unable to carry out full inspections

Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,084 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

sills have plastic trim covers

Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,084 miles

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

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

all road wheels have trim covers

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,928 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 41,160 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,921 miles

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

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel studs

Fail 26 Feb 2013 33,921 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel studs

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,573 miles

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,726 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,362 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 22,335 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,156 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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NJ05 GRX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NJ05 GRX, 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 NJ05 GRX registered?

NJ05 GRX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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