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VO05 BYR

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,879 mi
Last recorded56,879 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 BYR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,879 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,769 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,769 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,815 miles

Coolant leak

Front wiper blades split at ends.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Osr trailing arm bush deteriorating.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 49,815 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Front wiper blades split at ends.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Osr trailing arm bush deteriorating.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,242 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 43,242 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,558 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four passenger outer door handles appear becoming loose ,though secure and doors opening and latching securely at time of inspection

area of rear section of exhaust system close to under panel

nrearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,appears close to exposing inner cords,and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,558 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four passenger outer door handles appear becoming loose ,though secure and doors opening and latching securely at time of inspection

area of rear section of exhaust system close to under panel

nrearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,appears close to exposing inner cords,and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,341 miles

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

both rear tyres worn outer shoulders

nearside front door outer door outer handle becoming loose and sticky,though the door opens and securely latches at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2012 28,341 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

both rear tyres worn outer shoulders

nearside front door outer door outer handle becoming loose and sticky,though the door opens and securely latches at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,150 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 19,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,665 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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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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VO05 BYR is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VO05 BYR, 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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VO05 BYR is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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