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AO05 AEG

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,944 mi
Last recorded70,944 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AEG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,944 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 70,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 32,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 32,454 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,135 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 15,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 14,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 14,010 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,009 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,193 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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AO05 AEG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AO05 AEG, 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 AO05 AEG registered?

AO05 AEG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AO05 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 AEG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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