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SV05 RYH

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,544 mi
Last recorded58,544 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,544 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS/FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,893 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

S.R.S.warning light stays on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,041 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

srs light stays on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,256 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2009 19,077 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

suspect front pads wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,077 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

suspect front pads wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake has travel

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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SV05 RYH is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV05 RYH, 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 SV05 RYH registered?

SV05 RYH is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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