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SV05 SPX

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,817 mi
Last recorded60,817 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 SPX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,817 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger beside flexi broken

Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,376 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 60,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,987 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,313 miles

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

emission warning lamp on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,230 miles

Emission warning lamp on

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,620 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,411 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 44,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,792 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 39,792 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,303 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,138 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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SV05 SPX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV05 SPX, 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 SV05 SPX registered?

SV05 SPX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SV05 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 SPX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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