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RE05 UBT

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,878 mi
Last recorded39,878 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 UBT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,512 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 32,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 32,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 32,748 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,934 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 29,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 27,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,625 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,088 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,436 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,316 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,335 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 9,335 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,681 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,087 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,388 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,412 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 UBT is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

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

Is RE05 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 UBT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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