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FY05 FEX

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FEX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,363 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level warning light on

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

o/s/f wing/door damaged

o/s/r outer door handle insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2015 92,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level warning light on

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

o/s/f wing/door damaged

o/s/r outer door handle insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,604 miles

Both front coil spring and near side rear corroded

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

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

Off side front wing has damage

Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and low of pressure

Fail 18 Jul 2014 84,604 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front coil spring and near side rear corroded

Coolant level low

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

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

Off side front wing has damage

Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and low of pressure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,760 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2013 76,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front c.v. gaiters perished

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,288 miles

offside and nearside front c.v. gaiters perished

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,063 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,063 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,089 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,824 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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FY05 FEX 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 58.3%.

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 FY05 FEX, 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 FY05 FEX registered?

FY05 FEX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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