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SY55 AOR

2005 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,350 mi
Last recorded61,350 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 AOR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 61,345 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,704 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc backplate deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cover slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cover slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged dented on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc backplate missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides thin at mt points (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both sides corroded at mt points (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not in properly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces o/s in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc backplate deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cover slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cover slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged dented on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc backplate missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides thin at mt points (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,095 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both sides and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp cover slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in pipe close to middle mt bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlamp cover slightly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Rear Child seats fitted @ o/s n/s rear, full belt inspection not carried out

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in pipe close to middle mt bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlamp cover slightly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Child seats fitted @ o/s n/s rear, full belt inspection not carried out

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 29,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,813 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 21,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,322 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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SY55 AOR is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY55 AOR, 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 AOR is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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