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SJ05 YZF

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,222 mi
Last recorded95,222 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 YZF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 95,222 miles

both front cv boots have slight leak of grease

corrosion underbody

Fail 24 May 2019 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front cv boots have slight leak of grease

corrosion underbody

Pass 25 May 2018 87,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracked

corrosion underbody

Fail 25 May 2018 87,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracked

corrosion underbody

Pass 25 May 2017 81,852 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 81,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 78,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all shockers week

Pass 1 May 2015 73,961 miles

advise both front shockrs and o/s/r shocker weak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front shockrs and o/s/r shocker weak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,039 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 70,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust brackets coroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,592 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 66,592 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,242 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,243 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,742 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,663 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,210 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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SJ05 YZF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YZF, 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 SJ05 YZF registered?

SJ05 YZF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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