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SN55 EKT

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,507 mi
Last recorded79,507 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 EKT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat

Nearside Rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,610 miles

Both front tyres inner edge wear

plastic sill covers

Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,610 miles

Both front tyres inner edge wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic sill covers

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic sill covers

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,770 miles

Both front brake discs surface corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic sill covers

Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,804 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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SN55 EKT is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SN55 EKT, 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 SN55 EKT registered?

SN55 EKT is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is SN55 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 EKT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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