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OV54 VFY

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,398 mi
Last recorded111,398 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VFY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,187 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,623 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 85,009 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,063 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,608 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,087 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,344 miles

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

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

front brake pads 80% worn

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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OV54 VFY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV54 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV54 VFY registered?

OV54 VFY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is OV54 VFY safe to buy?

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