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SG05 TUU

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,263 mi
Last recorded35,263 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 TUU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 35,263 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 32,828 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 30,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,995 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 28,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 27,359 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,514 miles

both front chassis legs starting to corrode

nsr tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2012 23,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 20,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 15,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 10,504 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 10,504 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 7,396 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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SG05 TUU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG05 TUU, 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 SG05 TUU registered?

SG05 TUU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is SG05 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 TUU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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