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FG05 YYK

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,249 mi
Last recorded83,249 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,249 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,824 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,262 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,887 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,240 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 47,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 42,678 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,941 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,173 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 YYK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FG05 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

FG05 YYK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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