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WV05 JTU

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,029 mi
Last recorded80,029 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JTU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,029 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,478 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 71,478 miles

Nearside Upper Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,094 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 68,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,642 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,394 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 45,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,235 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 7 Oct 2011 40,235 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,492 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside body damage

Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,539 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6 mm on inner edge

rear bumper damaged by exhaust tail piece a bit short

Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,897 miles

Both rear shocks a little weak

Nail in o/s/r tyre leaking air 195/55/15

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,765 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 17,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear suspension link arm bushes separating

rear tyres perished

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 JTU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

WV05 JTU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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