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MF05 CUC

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,849 mi
Last recorded95,849 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 CUC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 95,849 miles

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,665 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves starting to crack (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres low on shoulders due to under inflation .

both rear tyres low and out of shape

rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking yet

Fail 19 Feb 2018 89,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside o/s washer jet flow poor

Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves starting to crack (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres low on shoulders due to under inflation .

both rear tyres low and out of shape

rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking yet

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking in boot not split or leaking (2.5.C.1a)

rear silencer rusted not leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,326 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,326 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,426 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge 2mm

Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,439 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 55,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 47,600 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,527 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 41,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,876 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

rhf tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Feb 2010 26,282 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,913 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,862 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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MF05 CUC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MF05 CUC, 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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MF05 CUC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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