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WJ54 WNV

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,044 mi
Last recorded130,044 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WNV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 130,044 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 130,044 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal sticky

headgasket ?

Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,616 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 104,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,408 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 96,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,467 miles

nearside front brake slightly tight

Fail 29 Jul 2011 80,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake slightly tight

Pass 31 Jul 2010 74,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,508 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 WNV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ54 WNV, 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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WJ54 WNV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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