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MF05 EAC

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 114,198 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached dented (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,162 miles

Front number plate slight craceked

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 102,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate slight craceked

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,725 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 87,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,146 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 73,146 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,035 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,152 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,327 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,135 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,826 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,439 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,963 miles

horn only working with one button

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 EAC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF05 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

MF05 EAC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MF05 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 EAC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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