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VU05 UYF

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

56,712 mi
Last recorded56,712 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 UYF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 56,712 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

metal coolant pipe has a bulge due to deterioration

Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,189 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,588 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 55,588 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,911 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 54,911 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth (4.11 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,492 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 54,492 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 54,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2016 54,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 53,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 53,004 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 50,518 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 50,518 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 49,566 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 49,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,214 miles

radiator leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator leak

Pass 19 May 2010 45,320 miles

N/S and O/S Front and rear brake discs rusted and pitted but not to excess

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,641 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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VU05 UYF 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 59.1%.

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 VU05 UYF, 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 VU05 UYF registered?

VU05 UYF is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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