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MF05 AAX

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,964 mi
Last recorded83,964 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AAX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,078 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 69,047 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,718 miles

No anti slip surface on clutch pedal.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,765 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,247 miles

All wiper blades torn/worn.

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 20,685 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,148 miles

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

O/S/F Wiper blade torn at end.

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

Power steering belt cracking.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,321 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 13,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MF05 AAX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF05 AAX, 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 MF05 AAX registered?

MF05 AAX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is MF05 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 AAX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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