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SJ05 BRZ

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 BRZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded , small section on both. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 93,725 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Corrosion on pipe mating face. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded , small section on both. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,879 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,074 miles

A/C leak ( UV dye) at near nearside lower corner of radiator

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes both have 1cm sections corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil on minimum

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor and offside chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated with age. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 86,074 miles

A/C leak ( UV dye) at near nearside lower corner of radiator

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes both have 1cm sections corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil on minimum

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor and offside chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Corroded . (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated with age. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,642 miles

top up engine oil prior to test.at bottom of stick

Fail 25 Jan 2017 80,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

top up engine oil prior to test.at bottom of stick

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,922 miles

Fuel filler neck, cap sealing surface corroded

Internal headlamp adjuster reset to 0 . Headlamps adjusted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,871 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,850 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 46,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,274 miles

n/s front tyre excessivly worn on inner edge.

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,829 miles

O/s/f and n/s/f tyres on legal limit on inner edges. (bald)

O/s/r brake squeaking.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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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SJ05 BRZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ05 BRZ, 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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SJ05 BRZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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