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SJ05 ZBC

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,595 mi
Last recorded83,595 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,595 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,332 miles

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

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,942 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,061 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,721 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,432 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,335 miles

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall but not enough to reach cords

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,792 miles

offside rear outside door handle loose

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 ZBC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ05 ZBC, 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 SJ05 ZBC registered?

SJ05 ZBC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SJ05 ZBC safe to buy?

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