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YJ05 RHO

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,490 mi
Last recorded101,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 RHO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,490 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills have covers obscuring inspection

Fail 5 Jun 2019 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55v15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills have covers obscuring inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,526 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 88,976 miles

Dip beam images barely discernable.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe beside fuel tank, surface corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 82,631 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Surface corrosion on both metal pipes into flexy pipes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2016 82,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly and thin on inner edge.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Surface corrosion on both metal pipes into flexy pipes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,723 miles

Coolant leak

Cut in tread nearside rear tyre but not to cords.

Rear axle bushes deteriorating but not allowing excess freeplay.

Pass 21 May 2014 67,487 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excess freeplay.

Fail 21 May 2014 67,487 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

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

Coolant leak

Rear axle bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excess freeplay.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,894 miles

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

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

Outlet pipe from centre silencer getting weak.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,894 miles

Outlet pipe from centre silencer getting weak.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,759 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 50,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 42,913 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 26,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 26,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,876 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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YJ05 RHO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJ05 RHO, 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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YJ05 RHO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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