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MV05 DVW

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

58,853 mi
Last recorded58,853 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DVW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 58,853 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 58,853 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 56,582 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 56,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,903 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 51,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,466 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 48,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 43,072 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 43,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread coming away on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,454 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 39,454 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 35,576 miles

Front bumper reinforcer damaged

High Level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Dec 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front bumper reinforcer damaged

High Level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 35,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,900 miles

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

Off Side Rear Tyre is starting to crack due to age of tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,353 miles

near/side front tyre outer wall slightly cut.

off/side rear tyre cracked due to age off tyre.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

near/side front tyre outer wall slightly cut

off/side rear tyre cracking due to age off tyre.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,285 miles

osr tyre tread split near outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,156 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 28,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DVW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

MV05 DVW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is MV05 DVW safe to buy?

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