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NV05 FCG

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 FCG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 94,277 miles

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

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

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 is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,314 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,260 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front floor corroded & holed but not in prescribed area

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on edges & perishing

Pass 3 May 2016 74,040 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Outer cv boot cracking

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2016 74,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Outer cv boot cracking

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,160 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 70,070 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 May 2013 70,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 May 2012 58,858 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 10 May 2012 58,844 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 12 May 2011 45,123 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 45,007 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 35,296 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 26,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,599 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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NV05 FCG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NV05 FCG, 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 NV05 FCG registered?

NV05 FCG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is NV05 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 FCG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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