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WV05 FLC

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,982 mi
Last recorded69,982 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 FLC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,982 miles

Both nearside & offside rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Headlamp aim & pattern reduced due to deterioration of front lens

Fail 10 Dec 2020 69,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both nearside & offside rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Headlamp aim & pattern reduced due to deterioration of front lens

Pass 10 Dec 2019 68,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 64,844 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 59,960 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 54,834 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,313 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 Mar 2014 50,714 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,959 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 44,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

srs light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,103 miles

srs light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,744 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 39,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,850 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,054 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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WV05 FLC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV05 FLC, 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 WV05 FLC registered?

WV05 FLC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 FLC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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