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SY55 AOM

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,722 mi
Last recorded72,722 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 AOM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens badly scored (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear Inner Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension trailing arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion general corrosion all over rear sub frame and suspension (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system rusted heavily at rear sections slight leaks showing (7.1.2)

Rear Lower exhaust rubber hangers splitting and deteriorating (still serviceable )

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,587 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,121 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 67,121 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,303 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust silencer rattling inside

Fail 1 Feb 2012 55,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust silencer rattling inside

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,608 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,214 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2008 27,178 miles

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

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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SY55 AOM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red 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 SY55 AOM, 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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SY55 AOM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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