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RE05 ABF

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,033 mi
Last recorded74,033 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ABF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,033 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point from chassis to mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,444 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 69,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault lamp on (1.6 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 69,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault lamp on (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,421 miles

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,109 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,267 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,750 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,248 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads wearing low, approx 3-4mm

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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RE05 ABF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE05 ABF, 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 RE05 ABF registered?

RE05 ABF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is RE05 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 ABF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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