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OU05 XTL

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,048 mi
Last recorded145,048 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XTL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,048 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f door outter handle loose

Fail 19 Feb 2014 144,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f bymper damaged

n/s/f door outter handle loose

Pass 4 Feb 2013 140,987 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 129,312 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 108,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,732 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 61,412 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,901 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 40,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XTL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU05 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

OU05 XTL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is OU05 XTL safe to buy?

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