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WJ54 VPW

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,633 mi
Last recorded70,633 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VPW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,633 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,659 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,933 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear outer door handle insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,736 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,179 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 24,072 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 11,736 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inside 2.5mm

Pass 17 Feb 2012 11,736 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inside 2.5mm

Pass 15 Jan 2011 10,070 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 8,616 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 6,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 5,354 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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WJ54 VPW 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 91.7%.

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 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 WJ54 VPW, 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 WJ54 VPW registered?

WJ54 VPW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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