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FE05 GGV

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,740 mi
Last recorded89,740 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 GGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,740 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,678 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,271 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside and nearside front floor corrosion

rear tyres have cracks in tread area

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 86,271 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine check light on

offside and nearside front floor corrosion

rear tyres have cracks in tread area

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,170 miles

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

Front Slight blow from front exhaust

child seats fitted at rear

front tyres worn on edges

various under body corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2016 82,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to deteriorated lense (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to deteriorated lense (1.8.A.1b)

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

child seats fitted at rear

engine light on

front tyres worn on edges

various under body corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2015 76,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,337 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 69,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,735 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 54,735 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,341 miles

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

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,511 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,229 miles

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

both front wipers split

Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GGV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGV, 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 FE05 GGV registered?

FE05 GGV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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