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OU05 OXF

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,085 mi
Last recorded72,085 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OXF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,085 miles

air bag light is on

Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light is on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,383 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,355 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 OXF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OXF, 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

How do I check the history of OU05 OXF?

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What year was OU05 OXF registered?

OU05 OXF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is OU05 OXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 OXF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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