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GU05 VWX

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,309 mi
Last recorded54,309 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VWX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,309 miles

Both outer sills covered not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,064 miles

Both outer sills covered

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 51,787 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft gaiter perished

Fail 20 Nov 2018 51,787 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft gaiter perished

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,541 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,954 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyres outer sidewalls perished

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,342 miles

Front Tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,503 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2015 36,503 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,004 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 32,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,197 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 22,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,676 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 9,676 miles

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

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

Would suggest steering alignment be checked when new tyres are fitted.

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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GU05 VWX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU05 VWX, 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 GU05 VWX registered?

GU05 VWX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GU05 VWX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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