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SP05 FDN

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,667 mi
Last recorded63,667 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 FDN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,667 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BORDERLINE! (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 63,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

ALL suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 61,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 59,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,660 miles

ALL suspension components moderately corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,660 miles

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

ALL suspension components moderately corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,624 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,859 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres scrubbed off inner edges

exhaust system deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished at tread blocks

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,295 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Jul 2011 17,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,771 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 11,771 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,577 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 549 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 FDN is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP05 FDN, 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 SP05 FDN registered?

SP05 FDN is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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