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RN54 MZF

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,859 mi
Last recorded58,859 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 MZF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,859 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 58,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,688 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,542 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,398 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 46,398 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight dampness to offside rear shock absorber

Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,959 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 38,955 miles

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

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 18 Jan 2012 35,749 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,363 miles

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

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

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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RN54 MZF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RN54 MZF, 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 RN54 MZF registered?

RN54 MZF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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