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MF05 ECT

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,882 mi
Last recorded63,882 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 63,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on edge

both headlamps slightly deteriorated and slightly affecting beam image

Pass 8 May 2018 62,701 miles

corrosion starting in both front floors

front brake pads wearing slightly low

n/s + o/s/r trailing arms bushes deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2017 59,063 miles

n/s + o/s/r trailing arms front bushes deteriorating

small chip in lower centre windscreen

Fail 9 May 2017 59,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15h (4.1.D.1a)

n/s + o/s/r trailing arms front bushes deteriorating

small chip in lower centre windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2016 56,026 miles

n/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

small chip in centre lower windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2016 56,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15h (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

small chip in centre lower windscreen

Pass 13 May 2015 52,260 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on tread close to inner cords [195/55/15h]

Pass 9 May 2014 46,925 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 43,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 39,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 35,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,672 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 29,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,785 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 ECT is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

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

Is MF05 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 ECT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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