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WU05 UEL

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,244 mi
Last recorded59,244 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 UEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 57,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

the rear wiper blade is deteriorated and starting to scratch the screen

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,190 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,190 miles

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

the offside rear tyre is close to worn out

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,513 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

the nearside front is very close to worn out

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,620 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 22,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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WU05 UEL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU05 UEL, 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 WU05 UEL registered?

WU05 UEL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is WU05 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 UEL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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