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FE05 GFU

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,127 mi
Last recorded87,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 GFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,127 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 87,127 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

drivers seat worn

outer sills covered, condition unknown

Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

outer sills covered, condition unknown

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,367 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,937 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills covered condition unknown

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,937 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills covered condition unknown

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,843 miles

handbrake lever travel

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,340 miles

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

centre exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake lever travel

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,378 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated(joint to rear silencer)

handbrake lever travel

Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorated(joint to rear silencer)

handbrake lever travel

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,704 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 35,703 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,067 miles

handbrake travel high

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,297 miles

both front tyres bald on inner tread&n/s/r low on outer tread

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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FE05 GFU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE05 GFU, 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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FE05 GFU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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