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WV05 FOD

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,378 mi
Last recorded80,378 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 FOD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,378 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,082 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 76,081 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,101 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 62,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,945 miles

Both front floor/chassis sections have slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,876 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,497 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer slde wall

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,367 miles

windscreen chipped zone A

Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,293 miles

windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,884 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 FOD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

WV05 FOD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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