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RJ05 USP

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,869 mi
Last recorded74,869 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 USP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,869 miles

Central brake lamp insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2018 74,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central brake lamp insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,078 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2017 70,078 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2016 64,450 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,796 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 56,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,613 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,372 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,571 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 38,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 17,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,660 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 USP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 USP, 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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RJ05 USP is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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