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HF05 AVW

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,249 mi
Last recorded80,249 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 AVW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 79,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,562 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 77,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,793 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 75,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,802 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 71,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 70,466 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 70,466 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,882 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,392 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,771 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,219 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,016 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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HF05 AVW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF05 AVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF05 AVW registered?

HF05 AVW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is HF05 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 AVW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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