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SJ05 ZCV

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,992 mi
Last recorded62,992 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ZCV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,992 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 62,992 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 53,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,033 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,470 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 34,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,242 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 ZCV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

SJ05 ZCV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is SJ05 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 ZCV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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