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HT54 FYZ

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,089 mi
Last recorded48,089 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 FYZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 48,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre worn badly inner edge close to cord

Pass 24 Apr 2025 34,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 34,845 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 26,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 22,986 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 22,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 21,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 21,242 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,057 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 20,589 miles

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,141 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 15,407 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 15,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2013 13,355 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2013 13,355 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,335 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,700 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 8,986 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 7,401 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 6,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 6,153 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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HT54 FYZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT54 FYZ, 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 HT54 FYZ registered?

HT54 FYZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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