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AU05 HBL

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,389 mi
Last recorded100,389 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 HBL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,551 miles

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,881 miles

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

inj warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,091 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,103 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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AU05 HBL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU05 HBL, 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 AU05 HBL registered?

AU05 HBL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is AU05 HBL safe to buy?

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