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FH54 YRL

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,808 mi
Last recorded49,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 YRL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,808 miles

Front floor pans rusty.

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside front brake pads worn low.

Fail 28 May 2015 49,789 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front floor pans rusty.

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside front brake pads worn low.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,832 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 39,832 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 33,770 miles

srs light on 2.front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2012 33,770 miles

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

srs light on 2.front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 27,060 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 18,703 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 18,703 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 11,112 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,884 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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FH54 YRL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue 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 FH54 YRL, 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 FH54 YRL registered?

FH54 YRL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is FH54 YRL safe to buy?

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