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YJ05 ZYT

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,181 mi
Last recorded101,181 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ZYT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 101,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 86,757 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 86,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 83,092 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,299 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,297 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,500 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,596 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,596 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,168 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,582 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 ZYT is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ05 ZYT, 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 ZYT is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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