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PF54 MWA

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,911 mi
Last recorded69,911 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 MWA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,911 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 57,090 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/front tyre sidewall slightly cracking 185/65/14/86T

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,978 miles

n/s and o/s wiper blades showing signs of splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,830 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP LOOSE.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 37,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP LOOSE.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,227 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP LOOSE.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 30,227 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP LOOSE.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,939 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP LOOSE.

INTERIOR TRIM ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL LOOSE.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,578 miles

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

O/S/R SEAT BACK NOT LATCHED.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 17,578 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R SEAT BACK NOT LATCHED.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 12,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 7 Dec 2007 12,123 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer wall

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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PF54 MWA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF54 MWA, 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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PF54 MWA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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