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MF05 NRU

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,737 mi
Last recorded55,737 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 NRU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,737 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,875 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,245 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 52,245 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,315 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,112 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,843 miles

s r s warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,400 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 28,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,728 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,400 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 NRU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

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

Is MF05 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 NRU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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