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RX55 YFV

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 81,240 miles

Both front floors / jacking points becoming corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,876 miles

front floors rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2025 79,876 miles

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

front floors rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,347 miles

front floors rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2024 77,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front floors rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,434 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Rear Tyres Cracked & Perished

Fail 14 Jul 2022 70,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Rear Tyres Cracked & Perished

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,247 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 66,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,700 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 60,700 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 53,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,451 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,953 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,985 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,523 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,522 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,188 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 5 Nov 2008 17,002 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,002 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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RX55 YFV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RX55 YFV, 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 RX55 YFV registered?

RX55 YFV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is RX55 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 YFV shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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