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FE05 VCM

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,093 mi
Last recorded69,093 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VCM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,093 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 69,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,448 miles

Corrosion on both front floor pans but not excessive

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,516 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 50,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,039 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner tread. 185/65/r14-86h

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 42,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,267 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty).

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 24 Mar 2016 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty).

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,320 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,582 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 14,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,895 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,422 miles

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 VCM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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