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MJ54 VNE

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,294 mi
Last recorded73,294 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VNE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,723 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.09mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,778 miles

both front cv gaiters perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 2-3000 miles left 195/55r15 85v

Fail 15 Apr 2016 65,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front cv gaiters perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 2-3000 miles left 195/55r15 85v

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,404 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing with age 195/55r15 85h

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,369 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,686 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,571 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 25,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,653 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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MJ54 VNE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MJ54 VNE, 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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MJ54 VNE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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