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RF54 FDO

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,176 mi
Last recorded54,176 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 FDO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,176 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 54,174 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,176 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 48,175 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,503 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,776 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,980 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,323 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,603 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,800 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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RF54 FDO 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 83.3%.

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 RF54 FDO, 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 RF54 FDO registered?

RF54 FDO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is RF54 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 FDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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