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SF05 NYL

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,666 mi
Last recorded60,666 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 NYL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 60,666 miles

The underside and exposed components, pipes, and repairs have been heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Jul 2026 60,666 miles

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

The underside and exposed components, pipes, and repairs have been heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,236 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 59,377 miles

all tyres perished

both front jacking points and inner front arches slightly corroded

both front outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

vehicle undersealed / general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,528 miles

all tyres slightly perished

both front jacking points corroded

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed componets

slight play at steering arms

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,091 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perished with cracking all 9years plus (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,926 miles

All four tyres perished.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s/f and o/s/f floor rusty.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp clouding up

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 54,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All four tyres perished.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s/f and o/s/f floor rusty.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp clouding up

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,814 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,217 miles

Both front headlamps clouding up.

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,951 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Fail 8 Aug 2016 47,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,359 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,137 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,137 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Fail 31 Jul 2013 39,109 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,680 miles

front pads low and brakes binding

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,989 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,925 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 16,925 miles

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

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

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)

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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SF05 NYL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SF05 NYL, 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 SF05 NYL registered?

SF05 NYL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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