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WV05 FLX

2005 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,781 mi
Last recorded95,781 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 FLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 95,781 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective n/s rubber not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer o/s and n/s door handles insecure

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 95,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective n/s rubber not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer o/s and n/s door handles insecure

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 95,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested due to condition of headlights (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights need polishing and beam re checking (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s need polishing (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake readings 17% (only just met minimum requirements of 16%)

n/s and o/s rear lower trailing arm bushes deteriorated

o/s front outer drive shaft boot small clip come off but boot secure

o/s rear door handle insecure but door opens

rear lower trailing arms slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,668 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,389 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Surface corrosion starting on offside front floorpan

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,961 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,303 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,371 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,263 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,271 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 FLX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV05 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

WV05 FLX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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