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FY54 HPU

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,930 mi
Last recorded120,930 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HPU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 120,930 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Both front lenses deteriorated

EML illuminated

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub frame corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,720 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Both front jacking points corroded

Both front lenses deteriorated

EML illuminated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,779 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Nov 2016 116,777 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,134 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 113,087 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 109,380 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 30 Oct 2014 109,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Oct 2013 103,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,597 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,463 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,954 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 74,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,626 miles

osf tyre on legal limit of tread on inner edge at test recommend change

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,630 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 62,630 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,029 miles

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

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

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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FY54 HPU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY54 HPU, 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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FY54 HPU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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