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RV05 OVH

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,651 mi
Last recorded54,651 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 OVH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 54,651 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 54,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 54,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,802 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Mar 2015 47,802 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,774 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,774 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,817 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 48,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,246 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,265 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 37,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,032 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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RV05 OVH is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RV05 OVH, 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 RV05 OVH registered?

RV05 OVH is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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