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SG05 WZB

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 WZB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,482 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to brake flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 50,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 50,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,710 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,060 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 35,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 31,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,813 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 27,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,600 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 23,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 19,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,482 miles

Centre registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 14,234 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 12,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 12,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 10,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,933 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 WZB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG05 WZB registered?

SG05 WZB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SG05 WZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 WZB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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