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VU05 ODC

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,390 mi
Last recorded49,390 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ODC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,383 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,080 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,682 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,677 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,677 miles

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

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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VU05 ODC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VU05 ODC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 ODC registered?

VU05 ODC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 ODC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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