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SF05 VVR

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,098 mi
Last recorded31,098 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 VVR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,098 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 30,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg at subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Play in the rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished but not exposing cord or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished but not exposing cord or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with side skirts obscuring the view of the outer sills

Pass 14 Nov 2017 21,096 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,980 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 19,975 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,668 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,148 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 15,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,238 miles

Front to rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,509 miles

All four tyres perished not showing structural cords

Pass 24 Jul 2010 10,999 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2009 9,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,165 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 VVR is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VVR, 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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SF05 VVR is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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