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RJ05 UEW

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,055 mi
Last recorded56,055 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UEW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,055 miles

Front Flexi section of the exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,770 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,172 miles

Auxillary belt in poor condition

Both Front tyres edges wearing thin

Fail 13 Apr 2016 50,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Auxillary belt in poor condition

Both Front tyres edges wearing thin

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer/Pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,815 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 46,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,413 miles

both wipers starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,383 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,087 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,159 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,159 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,258 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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RJ05 UEW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ05 UEW, 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 RJ05 UEW registered?

RJ05 UEW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 UEW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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