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SP05 FBC

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,439 mi
Last recorded68,439 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 FBC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,439 miles

High level brake light missing

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 65,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,596 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 56,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 50,207 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,575 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,387 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,477 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,290 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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SP05 FBC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SP05 FBC, 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 SP05 FBC registered?

SP05 FBC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is SP05 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 FBC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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