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FX05 YHA

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YHA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber half ripped at flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to rear suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Close to rear suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 100,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber half ripped at flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to rear suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Close to rear suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,746 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,746 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 94,731 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,717 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached bush chalked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached bush chalked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,963 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,960 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 79,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,262 miles

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

adv slight bind to nearside front wheel........

Fail 9 Jan 2015 76,262 miles

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

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

adv slight bind to nearside front wheel........

Pass 11 Jan 2014 72,738 miles

adv slight corrosion to underside of vehicle........

Pass 19 Jan 2013 67,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,613 miles

coolant problem

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,815 miles

adv both front tyres worn low to limits......

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,807 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,830 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 43,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,723 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 31,723 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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FX05 YHA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FX05 YHA, 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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FX05 YHA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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