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VU05 UYL

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,509 mi
Last recorded50,509 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 UYL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,509 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 14 Sep 2016 50,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fore most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,531 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,473 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 35,800 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ecm light on at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,800 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ecm light on at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,707 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,982 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 UYL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

VU05 UYL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is VU05 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 UYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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