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PX05 EHY

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,333 mi
Last recorded81,333 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 EHY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,333 miles

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

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

both head light lenses dulling reduceing beam pattern

front number plate damaged

hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

o/s/r tyre cracking between sidewall and tread also slightly mishaped

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,088 miles

front number plate damaged

hand brake travel

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 4 Nov 2015 77,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front number plate damaged

hand brake travel

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake travel

Fail 6 Nov 2014 73,119 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,775 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,775 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Fail 19 Oct 2012 64,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,150 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 57,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,325 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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PX05 EHY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PX05 EHY, 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 PX05 EHY registered?

PX05 EHY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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