MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
top up engine oil prior to test.at bottom of stick
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
top up engine oil prior to test.at bottom of stick
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)
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
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)
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)
n/s front tyre excessivly worn on inner edge.
n/s rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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