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SF55 FXH

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,410 mi
Last recorded38,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 FXH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 38,410 miles

Engine management lamp on at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe at rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 38,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management lamp on at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe at rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,813 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 26,757 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 26,757 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,222 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,684 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 14,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 10,450 miles

all 4 coils corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 10,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all 4 coils corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 8,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both wipers torn (both clearing)

light scratching on windscreen from wiper

oil on min

Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

both wipers torn (both clearing)

light scratching on windscreen from wiper

oil on min

Fail 23 Oct 2009 5,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

handbrake nearing end of reserve travel

nail in offside front tyre / also wearing on inner

Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

handbrake nearing end of reserve travel

nail in offside front tyre / also wearing on inner

Pass 28 Oct 2008 3,673 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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SF55 FXH is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF55 FXH, 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 SF55 FXH registered?

SF55 FXH is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is SF55 FXH safe to buy?

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