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WJ05 UPR

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,975 mi
Last recorded30,975 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UPR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 30,975 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2021 30,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2020 27,465 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,376 miles

both outer cills covered by plastic trim

Fail 18 Mar 2010 10,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both outer cills covered by plastic trim

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f brake binding (slight)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,713 miles

N/S mirror loose

O/S/F seat not adjusting

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,200 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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)

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 UPR is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ05 UPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 UPR registered?

WJ05 UPR is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is WJ05 UPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 UPR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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