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WK54 FUG

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,666 mi
Last recorded75,666 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 FUG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,666 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,666 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,044 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 67,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,627 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 15 Jan 2015 62,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,065 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 57,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 51,759 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,759 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,617 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 6,504 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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WK54 FUG is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WK54 FUG, 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 WK54 FUG registered?

WK54 FUG is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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