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WG54 SYC

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,289 mi
Last recorded94,289 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 SYC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

head light washers inop. os broken

os front tyre getting low, worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 94,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

head light washers inop. os broken

os front tyre getting low, worn on inner edge

os main beam head light, bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

os head light washer broken

Fail 18 Nov 2013 75,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

os head light washer broken

os washer jet part blocked

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,753 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 59,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

head light wash inop

os wiper poor (smears)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,122 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,122 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,415 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,867 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,421 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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WG54 SYC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WG54 SYC, 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 WG54 SYC registered?

WG54 SYC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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