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SN05 OSA

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 OSA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 66,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR BORDER LINE PASS (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES "MISTY" (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,418 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,290 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,134 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 25,134 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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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SN05 OSA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SN05 OSA, 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 SN05 OSA registered?

SN05 OSA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is SN05 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 OSA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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