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SV05 URB

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,955 mi
Last recorded77,955 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under-body brake pipes greased preventing full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Central Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot aperarture (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated - beam image weak (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and deep cut on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated - beam image weak (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,937 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling trailing suspension arm (3.6.B.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under-body brake pipes greased preventing full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Central Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot aperarture (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated - beam image weak (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and deep cut on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated - beam image weak (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,320 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 67,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,632 miles

Nearside Front brake discs backing plate badly corroded and partially insecure

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres outer sidewalls badly cracked and perished and wearing unevenly on insides

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,529 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,128 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,128 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,301 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,159 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 URB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV05 URB, 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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SV05 URB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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