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FG05 YON

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,376 mi
Last recorded80,376 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YON
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 80,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 69,386 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 51,179 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 51,093 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 37,503 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 37,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,337 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 33,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

front tyres worn and perished on edges slightly

invalid road fund licence

rear trailing arm bushes perished slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2010 33,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

front tyres worn and perished on edges slightly

oil level below minimum

rear trailing arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,861 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,267 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,833 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 19,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YON is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YON, 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 YON registered?

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

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