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MX05 WGW

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,658 mi
Last recorded58,658 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 WGW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 58,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 55,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 54,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,617 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,015 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 41,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 May 2014 37,634 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 37,634 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,866 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front outer cv boot cracking

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 13 Jun 2013 33,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front outer cv boot cracking

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 28 Jun 2012 29,644 miles

Airbag warning light(SRS)illuminated

Drivers seat belt does not lock when snatched unlike the other inertia reel belts.

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked but still providing sufficient fluid.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil in coolant header tank indicating headgasket failure.

Slight weep of grease from nearside inner CV boot but still secure and intact.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,644 miles

Airbag warning light(SRS)illuminated

Drivers seat belt does not lock when snatched unlike the other inertia reel belts.

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked but still providing sufficient fluid.

Oil in coolant header tank indicating headgasket failure.

Slight weep of grease from nearside inner CV boot but still secure and intact.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres under-inflated - all four tyres adjusted to correct pressure prior to commencng test.

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

SRS light illuminated.

Slight accident damage to rear bumper and tailgate.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,472 miles

SRS light staying on

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outside edge

nearside wiper blade split

slight damage to outer sidewall on offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,860 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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MX05 WGW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MX05 WGW, 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 MX05 WGW registered?

MX05 WGW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is MX05 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 WGW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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