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SL05 GUK

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,152 mi
Last recorded64,152 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 GUK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,557 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 52,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 34,332 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,653 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,695 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,822 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 13,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SL05 GUK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL05 GUK, 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 SL05 GUK registered?

SL05 GUK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SL05 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 GUK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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