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WU05 YTV

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,806 mi
Last recorded155,806 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 155,806 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 155,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 148,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 141,394 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 141,394 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 133,608 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 118,937 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 118,937 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 102,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 102,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 47,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,525 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 YTV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

WU05 YTV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is WU05 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 YTV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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