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VA54 EWT

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,951 mi
Last recorded88,951 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 EWT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,951 miles

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Structure corroded throughout

Fail 20 Sep 2023 88,926 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Structure corroded throughout

Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,486 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,467 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 86,467 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Lubricated (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,260 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,388 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front dust plate for brake disc corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,011 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 68,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,914 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,330 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 21 Jul 2009 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,177 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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VA54 EWT is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA54 EWT, 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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VA54 EWT is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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