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WU05 YUB

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,254 mi
Last recorded34,254 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YUB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 34,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 34,242 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 34,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 34,202 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2020 34,138 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,123 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,108 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,936 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 33,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,890 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,564 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 YUB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YUB, 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

How do I check the history of WU05 YUB?

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What year was WU05 YUB registered?

WU05 YUB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WU05 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 YUB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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