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WA05 FRK

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FRK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 99,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,561 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 68,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,134 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,981 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 56,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,613 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 46,613 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,621 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear brake pads worn, not excesively.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,579 miles

offside front headlamp washer broken

Fail 29 Mar 2008 29,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front headlamp washer broken

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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WA05 FRK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WA05 FRK, 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 WA05 FRK registered?

WA05 FRK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WA05 FRK safe to buy?

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