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RJ05 UTF

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

97,828 mi
Last recorded97,828 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UTF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,958 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 53,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 195/55r15

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,944 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,063 miles

o/s/r outer door handle mounting plate insecure door can still be opened from the outside

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,376 miles

Front tyres perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,013 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 UTF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RJ05 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ05 UTF registered?

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

Is RJ05 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ05 UTF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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