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FG05 YHB

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,538 mi
Last recorded61,538 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YHB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,994 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner tyre shoulder worn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front and rear tyres perished

park brake effort close to legal limit

Fail 22 Feb 2017 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front and rear tyres perished

park brake effort close to legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,117 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

both front floors slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,659 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

near side rear of vehicle damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2014 35,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

near side rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,269 miles

PAS rack has a misting of oil

nearside front floorpan/chassis within 30cm of suspension mounts has slight corrosion

rear exhaust system has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2013 31,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS rack has a misting of oil

nearside front floorpan/chassis within 30cm of suspension mounts has slight corrosion

rear exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,042 miles

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 20 Feb 2012 28,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2010 21,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,819 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,989 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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FG05 YHB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG05 YHB, 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 FG05 YHB registered?

FG05 YHB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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