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VA54 JFV

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,164 mi
Last recorded70,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 JFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,467 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 64,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,446 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 55,444 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 39,475 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 39,475 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,620 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,190 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 17,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 7 Apr 2011 12,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 9,059 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 9,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 5,169 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 3,982 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 JFV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA54 JFV, 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 VA54 JFV registered?

VA54 JFV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is VA54 JFV safe to buy?

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