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NX05 LFW

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,848 mi
Last recorded84,848 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 LFW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 84,848 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Floor excessively deteriorated nearside and offside inner crodded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower fuel tank and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 16 May 2017 79,699 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 79,698 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,375 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 75,365 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front > Rear metal brake pipe = rear section near to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front > Rear metal brake pipe = rear section near to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,013 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,181 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 66,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,594 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 59,594 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc rusted on inner edge

nearside front to rear brake pipe very rusted

nearside rear brake pipe slightly rusted

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front brake disc very rusted on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,936 miles

both front brake discs rusted on inner edge

nearside front to rear brake pipe rusting

Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,936 miles

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

both front brake discs rusted on inner edge

nearside front to rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 18,562 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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NX05 LFW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NX05 LFW, 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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NX05 LFW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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