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DG05 GVM

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,455 mi
Last recorded90,455 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GVM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,455 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,793 miles

both headlights deteriorating

both outer cv boots deteriorating

front floor corroding both sides

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 15 Jan 2015 68,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both headlights deteriorating

both outer cv boots deteriorating

front floor corroding both sides

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 16,953 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 16,953 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)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2011 15,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear to inner edge /front tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,355 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 8,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DG05 GVM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey 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 DG05 GVM, 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 DG05 GVM registered?

DG05 GVM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is DG05 GVM safe to buy?

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