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WA05 OEH

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,776 mi
Last recorded35,776 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 OEH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 35,776 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension component corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 35,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension component corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,828 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 34,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,625 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc backing plates rusted and touching discs

Fail 26 Jan 2018 33,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc backing plates rusted and touching discs

Pass 28 Jan 2017 32,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 32,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,846 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 30,831 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 28,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 26,588 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 26,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,305 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,204 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,184 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,564 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 18,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,327 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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WA05 OEH is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEH, 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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WA05 OEH is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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