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NL05 UZJ

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,619 mi
Last recorded70,619 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Both front floors have slight corrosion

N/s wiper blade split

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure Loose to floor (3.1.3b)

Both front floors have slight corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/s wiper blade split

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,044 miles

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)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,484 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 62,484 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,855 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 59,834 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,079 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

low tread on rear tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,618 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,521 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 38,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 23,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Mar 2008 18,120 miles

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

clutch bite point very low

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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NL05 UZJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL05 UZJ, 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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NL05 UZJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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