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SB54 YCO

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 YCO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 88,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine man light on

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 82,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,981 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 75,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,107 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 62,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 57,457 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 49,108 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 49,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,124 miles

Nearside rear outer door handle insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,967 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,597 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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SB54 YCO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB54 YCO, 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 SB54 YCO registered?

SB54 YCO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is SB54 YCO safe to buy?

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