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MV05 AYM

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,196 mi
Last recorded100,196 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 AYM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,196 miles

coil springs corroded but complete

head light aim slightly affected by headlight lenses deteriorated

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

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

off side front tyre bald on the inner edge of tread

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 99,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

coil springs corroded but complete

head light aim slightly affected by headlight lenses deteriorated

off side front tyre bald on the inner edge of tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near side front tyre is just legal

near side rear tyre is just legal and treads worn uneavenly

Fail 26 Aug 2014 83,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near side front tyre is just legal

near side rear tyre is just legal and treads worn uneavenly

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,174 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes heavily un dersealed making hard to inspect

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,492 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

discs rusty as if standing ????

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ???

slight underbody corrosion ??

Fail 11 Aug 2011 47,657 miles

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

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

o/s front seat belt webbing fluffing on the edge o/s rear road wheel slight flat spot on the inner rim both rear trailing arm front buhes separating both rear road springs corroded signs of under body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,657 miles

o/s front seat belt webbing fluffing on the edge o/s rear road wheel slight flat spot on the inner rim both rear trailing arm front buhes separating both rear road springs corroded signs of under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,164 miles

o/s rear tyre 2mm on outer edge. o/s front tyre 2mm on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2009 34,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 27,752 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight streak from wipers.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 27,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres uneven wear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls scrubbed.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight streak from wipers.

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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MV05 AYM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV05 AYM, 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 MV05 AYM registered?

MV05 AYM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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