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YY05 GXA

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,256 mi
Last recorded79,256 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 GXA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion underside of body

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

general corrosion underside of body

Pass 23 Jan 2016 76,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 74,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 65,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,291 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on n/s front outer door handle loose but door can still be opened

Fail 11 Jul 2011 53,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

air bag light on n/s front outer door handle loose but door can still be opened

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,265 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 39,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,589 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn badley on inner edge

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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YY05 GXA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY05 GXA, 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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What year was YY05 GXA registered?

YY05 GXA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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