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SF05 UWA

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,138 mi
Last recorded48,138 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 UWA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 48,138 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 48,138 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)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 45,402 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 41,961 miles

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

Oil leak

centre silencer box deterioration

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2013 38,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 35,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light staying on

Pass 23 May 2011 31,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,429 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,339 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 23,339 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 19,873 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 19,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UWA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UWA, 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 SF05 UWA registered?

SF05 UWA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SF05 UWA safe to buy?

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