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RX05 DPY

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,812 mi
Last recorded127,812 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 DPY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 127,812 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 both front tyres on 3mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,134 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe nearside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 116,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 114,036 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald inner edge

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

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

hazzard switch cover missing

smells funny inside vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jun 2016 107,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Jun 2015 97,049 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,817 miles

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,242 miles

Airbag light displayed on dash.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

The rear exaust section is in a very rusty condition.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,781 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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RX05 DPY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX05 DPY, 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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RX05 DPY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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