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SG05 UWU

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,334 mi
Last recorded90,334 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 UWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen has light scratching but not affecting the view

Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has light scratching but not affecting the view

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,344 miles

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,679 miles

drivers floor showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front tyres worn on the inner edges

offside and nearside rear trailing arms bushes starting to split

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,691 miles

o/s+n/s front brake disc backing plates corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 15 Jan 2014 53,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

o/s+n/s front brake disc backing plates corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,450 miles

battery insecure

o/s and n/s front brake discs backing plates are showing signs of corrosion

rear part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2012 51,450 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

battery insecure

o/s and n/s front brake discs backing plates are showing signs of corrosion

rear part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2011 48,811 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 48,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2010 44,953 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 41,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,648 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 UWU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG05 UWU, 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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SG05 UWU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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