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PF54 MWE

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,201 mi
Last recorded100,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 MWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 100,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point area and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point area and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 98,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,675 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine knocking

Fail 22 Jan 2024 96,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine knocking

Pass 19 Nov 2022 91,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 91,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 86,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 86,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 84,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,670 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,618 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 64,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,513 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 59,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,000 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 45,973 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 33,662 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,654 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 3 Jan 2009 20,035 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT ON OUTSIDE SIDEWALL & ON TREAD

Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,310 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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 MWE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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