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SF05 ONZ

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,930 mi
Last recorded25,930 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 ONZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 25,930 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front and rear suspension components have heavy surface rust

Pass 24 Jun 2025 25,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2024 25,874 miles

surface rust on front and rear suspension components but not corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 25,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 25,757 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 25,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 24,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 23,875 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 23,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 21,981 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 21,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,748 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,641 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,316 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 13,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,123 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 9,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 7,348 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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SF05 ONZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ONZ, 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 ONZ registered?

SF05 ONZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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