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SN05 OXZ

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,032 mi
Last recorded103,032 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 OXZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,032 miles

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

battery loose

front and rear floors corroding front and rear chassi corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front tyres low on edges

nearside rear brake pipe and nearside rear fuel pipe corroding

offside front brake slight bind

rear suspension bushes cracked

rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,427 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,186 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,154 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 56,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,678 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,052 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 33,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OXZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN05 OXZ, 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 SN05 OXZ registered?

SN05 OXZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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