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VO54 XJF

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,344 mi
Last recorded41,344 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 XJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,344 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 41,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 34,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 34,765 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 34,058 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre on 1.8mm & worn on inner edge & slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & slightly out of shape & perished in tread ()

O/S/F & N/S/F floor corroded

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside headlamp adjustor motor moving but beam pattern staying within limits

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 34,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 1.8mm & worn on inner edge & slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & slightly out of shape & perished in tread ()

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

O/S/F & N/S/F floor corroded

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Offside headlamp adjustor motor moving but beam pattern staying within limits

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,238 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside WIPER BLADE SMEARS SCREEN

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread STARTING TO DISCOLOUR (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 34,238 miles

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

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside WIPER BLADE SMEARS SCREEN

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread STARTING TO DISCOLOUR (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,846 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 2.2MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside HEAD LIGHT AUTO ADJUST INOP

Fail 6 Nov 2015 33,840 miles

Front registration plate insecure BROKEN (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 2.2MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside HEAD LIGHT AUTO ADJUST INOP

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,056 miles

N/S/R tyre cut on outer sidewall & uneven tread wear on inner edge

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

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,743 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall cut & perished in tread 195/55/15V

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,791 miles

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

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

abs light came on during test, for no reason. (gone out again now, with ignition on/off)?

Fail 6 Nov 2012 29,791 miles

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

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

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

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

abs light came on during test, for no reason. (gone out again now, with ignition on/off)?

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 27,689 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,153 miles

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

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 13 Oct 2010 24,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 9 Nov 2009 19,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,833 miles

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

os rear tyre getting low

screen washers weak

Pass 13 Nov 2007 9,415 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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VO54 XJF is a 2005 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VO54 XJF, 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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VO54 XJF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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