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SW54 GFE

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,243 mi
Last recorded55,243 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 GFE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,243 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 55,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,236 miles

alternator belt slightly cracked

nsf tyre slightly perished bot not showing cord

osf tyre slightly perished bot not showing cord

Fail 23 Aug 2013 55,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,216 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,791 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,791 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 47,004 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 47,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,753 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,151 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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SW54 GFE 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 SW54 GFE, 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 SW54 GFE registered?

SW54 GFE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is SW54 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 GFE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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