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SK05 TCZ

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,124 mi
Last recorded66,124 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 TCZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,937 miles

eml illuminated

o/s/f outer door handle insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2015 64,935 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml illuminated

o/s/f outer door handle insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,963 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 61,963 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,719 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,502 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 37,361 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 32,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 32,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 27,418 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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SK05 TCZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SK05 TCZ, 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 SK05 TCZ registered?

SK05 TCZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is SK05 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 TCZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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