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MM54 TBV

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

150,557 mi
Last recorded150,557 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 TBV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 150,557 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 150,424 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 149,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 149,024 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed in 2 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 147,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides front floor areas welded and painted

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Fail 19 Feb 2020 147,983 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides front floor areas welded and painted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside welded repaired areas undersealed

Fail 19 Feb 2019 145,871 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 144,184 miles

both sides front floor welded areas corroded

corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

offside rear tyre deterioated on outer sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2018 144,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

both sides front floor welded areas corroded

corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

offside rear tyre deterioated on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2017 142,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front floor welded areas undersealed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 142,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front floor welded areas undersealed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 140,867 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 140,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 139,314 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,505 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 121,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,103 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 104,103 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 86,565 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 86,565 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,837 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 70,713 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 54,967 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 54,967 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,864 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 25,420 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 25,420 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MM54 TBV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 MM54 TBV, 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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MM54 TBV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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