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VU05 YCD

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,104 mi
Last recorded78,104 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YCD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,104 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,978 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,833 miles

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 27 Feb 2014 38,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,770 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,507 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,899 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 21,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,201 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,290 miles

It Appears by the wear pattern of the front tyres that the wheel alignment may be incorrect

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 YCD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

VU05 YCD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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