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RV05 TCX

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,000 mi
Last recorded30,000 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 TCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,705 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 27,701 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,169 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 TCX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TCX, 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 RV05 TCX registered?

RV05 TCX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 TCX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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