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RE05 HBZ

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,934 mi
Last recorded93,934 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HBZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,934 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,934 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,323 miles

Rwear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,100 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,026 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 52,026 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,977 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,541 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,280 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,899 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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RE05 HBZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

RE05 HBZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RE05 HBZ safe to buy?

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