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FG05 YHE

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 68,083 miles

Nearside Front spot light broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2017 68,082 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front spot light broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2016 64,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 May 2016 64,738 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe loose and blowing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 56,527 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,324 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,086 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,166 miles

back box corroded

horn distorted

wipers poor

Fail 13 Oct 2009 28,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

back box corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

horn distorted

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,336 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 20,336 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 YHE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black 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 FG05 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

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

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