MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)
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
o/s+n/s front brake disc backing plates corroded
slight blow on exhaust
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SG05 UWU registered?
SG05 UWU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is SG05 UWU safe to buy?
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