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MF05 EDC

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,405 mi
Last recorded73,405 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,405 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 73,405 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,788 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 64,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 48,585 miles

OSF + OSR tyres perished

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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)

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 48,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OSF + OSR tyres perished

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,797 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 30,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,750 miles

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

exhaust poor

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight oil leak,supect sump

Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,259 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 EDC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

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

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