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WJ55 EFD

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,521 mi
Last recorded59,521 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EFD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres also wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 59,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres also wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,287 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 58,285 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,361 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 49,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 46,687 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,679 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 40,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,064 miles

adv front suspension creaking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 36,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

adv front suspension creaking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,268 miles

both rear tyres old 08 and perished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,306 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,052 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,218 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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WJ55 EFD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ55 EFD, 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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WJ55 EFD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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