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MF05 EBP

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,057 mi
Last recorded58,057 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EBP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,057 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 45,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,083 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 39,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,450 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,441 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

e.m.l on

water light on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,037 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 33,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 29,009 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 24,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,973 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,745 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)

Oil leak

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 EBP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MF05 EBP, 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 MF05 EBP registered?

MF05 EBP is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MF05 EBP safe to buy?

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