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SY05 XAS

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,684 mi
Last recorded81,684 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XAS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,684 miles

Both front discs worn unevenly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant temperature guage inopperative

Coolant warning light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 81,684 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front discs worn unevenly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant temperature guage inopperative

Coolant warning light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant level warning light staying on.

Engine leaking oil.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 77,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant level warning light staying on.

Engine leaking oil.

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,719 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 73,709 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Airbag warning light on

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs in very poor condition

front nearside brake binding slightly

offside wiper torn

service brake pedal rising and falling when braking on road test

windscreen has scratch caused by broken wiper blade at offside

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,258 miles

exhaust front pipe leaking at flexible joint

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,460 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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SY05 XAS is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY05 XAS, 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 SY05 XAS registered?

SY05 XAS is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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