2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Rover 45 MOT pass rate and common faults

213 MOT tests in 2024. 50.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.7%
Failed or needed repairs49.3%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 213 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.0%
  2. Suspension20.2%
  3. Body & chassis16.9%
  4. Brakes14.6%
  5. Tyres12.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.0%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Rover 45?

In 2024, 50.7% of 2005 Rover 45 cars passed their MOT first time, across 213 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Rover 45?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Rover 45 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).