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FL05 WUU

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,664 mi
Last recorded34,664 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 WUU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,664 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cant see front pads for depth

underside car slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,335 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 33,318 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 31,452 miles

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 25 Oct 2018 31,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens clouded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens clouded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,200 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 18,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,090 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 11,068 miles

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,820 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 10,820 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 8,118 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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FL05 WUU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL05 WUU, 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 FL05 WUU registered?

FL05 WUU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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