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VE54 UMZ

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,768 mi
Last recorded189,768 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UMZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 189,768 miles

Both front brakes showing signs of binding

Both rear trailing arms bushes are worn & have movement

Free play in clutch pedal & bite point very low

Handbrake has long travel

Rear bumper is loose

Slight exhaust blow from manifold

front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Sep 2016 189,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brakes showing signs of binding

Both rear trailing arms bushes are worn & have movement

Free play in clutch pedal & bite point very low

Handbrake has long travel

Rear bumper is loose

Slight exhaust blow from manifold

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 170,281 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split

both rear tyres worn inner edges

clutch pedal rubber worn

coolant light is on

handbrake lever has side to side movement

nearside front tyre on wear bars

offside front seat belt frayed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 170,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes split

both rear tyres worn inner edges

clutch pedal rubber worn

coolant light is on

handbrake lever has side to side movement

nearside front brake binding

nearside front tyre on wear bars

offside front seat belt frayed

tail gate don't open

Pass 13 Sep 2014 149,373 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake has long travel

Fail 11 Sep 2014 149,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 129,292 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2013 129,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 105,393 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bumper damaged and split

non standard wheel nut fitted to offside front

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 9 Sep 2011 83,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bumper damaged and split

non standard wheel nut fitted to offside front

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,478 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 46,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/ wiper blade is split

o/s/r radius arm bush is split

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,064 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 29,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 15,027 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 15,027 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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VE54 UMZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 VE54 UMZ, 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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VE54 UMZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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