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FT54 DVA

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,410 mi
Last recorded72,410 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 DVA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailling arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 69,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,694 miles

Nearside Front floor section corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill/sill end corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2019 65,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor section corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill/sill end corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,212 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,212 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 52,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,216 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,059 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,551 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front c.v gaitors deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished advise replacement

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge/ perished strongly advise replacement

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front constant velocity joint gaitors deteriorating slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,137 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 31,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,817 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 26,753 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 21,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,580 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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FT54 DVA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FT54 DVA, 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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FT54 DVA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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