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YJ55 LBG

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,461 mi
Last recorded73,461 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 73,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm slight play in bush

Pass 29 May 2018 64,968 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,737 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 62,737 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 43,915 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 38,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YJ55 LBG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJ55 LBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ55 LBG registered?

YJ55 LBG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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