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SG05 XMW

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,389 mi
Last recorded75,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,389 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 75,389 miles

Central Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,113 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 68,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,077 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,297 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,290 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,594 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 47,093 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 47,091 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,582 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 40,582 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 35,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,908 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 31,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 16,591 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 XMW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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