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SN55 HVS

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,185 mi
Last recorded57,185 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 HVS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,225 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 45,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 33,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 33,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,004 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 HVS is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN55 HVS, 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

How do I check the history of SN55 HVS?

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What year was SN55 HVS registered?

SN55 HVS is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 December 2005.

Is SN55 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 HVS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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