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AV05 XGD

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,389 mi
Last recorded120,389 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XGD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 120,389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,514 miles

both front headlamp lenses faded but still producing beam image

both rear brake pipes slight surface corrosion

nsr lower suspension arm lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,536 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 113,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 106,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both side front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both side front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 97,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,941 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,981 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,162 miles

N/S/R tyre balding on inner edge.

N/S/R tyre has deep cut to tread.

O/S/R tyre perishing on outer side wall.

O/S/R tyre wearing low around edges.

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre balding on inner edge.

N/S/R tyre has deep cut to tread.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre perishing on outer side wall.

O/S/R tyre wearing low around edges.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,969 miles

N/S/F alloy out of shape. Cut to outer side of tyre.

N/S/R alloy out of shape.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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AV05 XGD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV05 XGD, 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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AV05 XGD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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