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WJ05 UNW

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,920 mi
Last recorded39,920 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UNW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 39,920 miles

ALL 4 tyres starting to perish

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2 mm and VERY LOW on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 39,874 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ALL 4 tyres starting to perish

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2 mm and VERY LOW on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 31,654 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 31,654 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,641 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 27,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 27,759 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 23,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 19,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 15,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,528 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 7,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 2,770 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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WJ05 UNW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ05 UNW, 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 WJ05 UNW registered?

WJ05 UNW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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