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OU05 HZW

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,025 mi
Last recorded27,025 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HZW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,025 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 27,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on ,battery gone flat at end of test (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,878 miles

both rear tyres light cracking in primary grooves

Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,523 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,640 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 23,640 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 22,471 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,495 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,019 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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OU05 HZW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU05 HZW, 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 OU05 HZW registered?

OU05 HZW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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