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WU05 UEV

2005 Rover 45

Maroon Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,442 mi
Last recorded53,442 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 UEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,442 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 53,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 49,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,558 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both starting crack (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both starting (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

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

sticker in windscreen not seriously affecting drivers view of road

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,012 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,996 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,143 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,574 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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WU05 UEV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Maroon with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WU05 UEV, 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 WU05 UEV registered?

WU05 UEV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WU05 UEV safe to buy?

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